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HP 18 1000CL 6050A2516401 BIOS

BIOS 6050A2516401 Added: Aug 21, 2023 RAR · 1.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
Model18 1000CL
Board number6050A2516401
Board maker (ODM)Inventec
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.6 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedAugust 21, 2023
Updated
Original file nameHP_18_1000CL_18_1100CX_18_1200CX_6050A2516401_A03_BIOS_MAIN_EC.rar

Where to get the file

Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.

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Description

From the original post:
HP 18-1000CL 18-1100CX 18-1200CX 6050A2516401-A03 BIOS MAIN EC

BIOS dump for the HP 18-1000CL laptop on the Inventec board 6050A2516401, revision A03, delivered as a RAR archive of about 1.6 MB that includes the EC/KBC firmware alongside the main BIOS. The original file name also lists the 18-1100CX and 18-1200CX models, so check the board number and revision against your own board before using it. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

For board 6050A2516401 the catalog also has 4 schematics and 5 BIOS dumps.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

How to open it

A BIOS dump is written to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and save the original chip contents twice before writing.

Guide: Flash a Laptop BIOS with a CH341A Programmer →

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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: HP 18 1000CL 6050A2516401. 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.

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