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HP APW50 LA-C381P BIOS

BIOS LA-C381P Added: Dec 27, 2022 RAR · 11 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
ModelAPW50
Board numberLA-C381P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1B
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size11 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedDecember 27, 2022
Updated
Original file nameHP APW50 LA-C381P REV 1B 2017-03-29 WORKING BIOS.rar

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Description

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HP APW50 LA-C381P REV 1B 2017-03-29 WORKING BIOS

BIOS dump for the HP APW50 laptop, Compal board LA-C381P, revision 1B, packaged as a RAR archive of about 11.2 MB. The uploader marked it as tested. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match LA-C381P and 1B, and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can recover if the write goes wrong.

For board LA-C381P the catalog also has 2 boardview files and 13 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 APW50 LA-C381P. 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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