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HP Compaq CQ58 NEWTON BIOS

BIOS Added: Jan 19, 2019 ZIP · 2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
ModelCompaq CQ58
PlatformNEWTON
Board maker (ODM)Foxconn
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size2 MB
AddedJanuary 19, 2019
Updated
Original file nameHP Compaq CQ58 (AMD UMA) Foxconn NEWTON_BR_HPC MV_MB_V1 BIOS.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the HP Compaq CQ58 laptop, built on the Foxconn NEWTON platform, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 2 MB under the original file name HP Compaq CQ58 (AMD UMA) Foxconn NEWTON_BR_HPC MV_MB_V1 BIOS.zip. The file name indicates an AMD UMA variant, which is useful to confirm against your own machine. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

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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 CQ58 NEWTON. 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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