GDM51 LA-L242P BIOS (REV 1.0, 16 MB / 8 MB)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | LA-L242P |
| Platform | GDM51 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 12 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 16 MB / 8 MB |
| Marks | tested by uploader |
| Added | March 18, 2023 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | GDM51_LA_L242P_REV_1_0A00_2021_04_29_16MB_&_8MB_WORKING_BIOS_100%.rar |
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Description
GDM51 LA-L242P REV 1.0(A00) 2021-04-29 16MB & 8MB WORKING BIOS 100% BIOS dump for a Compal laptop, board LA-L242P, platform GDM51, revision 1.0. The archive is a RAR file of about 11.8 MB and is supplied for both 16 MB and 8 MB SPI flash chips. The uploader marked it as tested, though that is their own claim. A dump like this is used to reprogram the flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your board and back up the original chip contents.
The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 1 BIOS dump for board LA-L242P.
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Questions about this file
How do I flash this BIOS dump?
Write it to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and keep the original contents first, and check that the chip size matches the dump.
Will this BIOS work on my board?
Only if the board number and revision match: GDM51 LA-L242P. Dumps from a different board or revision can leave the board dead.
What does “clean ME” mean?
The Intel ME region in the dump has been reset, so it can be used on another board of the same model. Keep your original dump and transfer serial numbers if needed.