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HP 6050A2560201 BIOS

BIOS 6050A2560201 Added: Apr 19, 2021 RAR · 6.3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
Board number6050A2560201
Board maker (ODM)Inventec
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size6.3 MB
BIOS chip size16 MB / 2 MB
AddedApril 19, 2021
Updated
Original file nameHP_ElitBook_840 6050A2560201-MB-A03 16MB & 2MB.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for an HP laptop motherboard, board number 6050A2560201, from the Inventec design, supplied in 16 MB and 2 MB flash chip versions. The archive is a RAR file of about 6.3 MB, original name HP_ElitBook_840 6050A2560201-MB-A03 16MB & 2MB.rar. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision on your board match the file before writing anything, and read out and save the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 3 schematics and 16 BIOS dumps for board 6050A2560201.

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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 6050A2560201. 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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