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HP 6050A2096501 BIOS

BIOS 6050A2096501 Added: Jul 31, 2021 RAR · 1.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
Board number6050A2096501
Board maker (ODM)Inventec
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.5 MB
AddedJuly 31, 2021
Updated
Original file nameHP Compaq 8510w_8510 6050A2096501-MB-A04.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

BIOS dump for an HP laptop, board number 6050A2096501, built by Inventec. The original file name is HP Compaq 8510w_8510 6050A2096501-MB-A04.rar, and the archive is about 1.5 MB. A BIOS dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and save a backup of the original chip contents first.

For board 6050A2096501 the catalog also has 1 boardview file and 1 BIOS dump.

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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 6050A2096501. 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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