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HP 8440 LA-4901P BIOS

BIOS LA-4901P Added: Dec 4, 2021 RAR · 4.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
Model8440
Board numberLA-4901P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.2 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB
AddedDecember 4, 2021
Updated
Original file nameHP_8440_8440P_LA_4901P_QM57_N10M_NS_B1_KBC1098_25Q64BV_67212_OK.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 the HP 8440 laptop, Compal board LA-4901P, supplied for an 8 MB flash chip in a RAR archive of about 4.2 MB. The original file name also lists QM57, N10M, KBC1098 and 25Q64BV, which are part of the naming but are not confirmed by the catalog itself. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match LA-4901P before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic, 2 boardview files, and 4 BIOS dumps for board LA-4901P.

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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 8440 LA-4901P. 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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