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HP Compaq CQ40 LA-4101P BIOS

BIOS LA-4101P Added: May 8, 2023 RAR · 1.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
ModelCompaq CQ40
Board numberLA-4101P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.6 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedMay 8, 2023
Updated
Original file nameHP COMPAQ CQ40 LA-4101P TESTED OOOKKK.rar

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Description

From the original post:
HP COMPAQ CQ40 LA-4101P TESTED

BIOS dump for the HP Compaq CQ40 laptop, board number LA-4101P from Compal, supplied as a RAR archive of about 1.6 MB and marked as tested by the uploader. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. The uploader's "tested" label is their own claim and has not been verified here. Confirm that the board number and revision match your motherboard before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.

For board LA-4101P the catalog also has 8 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 5 BIOS dumps.

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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 Compaq CQ40 LA-4101P. 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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