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HP COMPAQ PRESARIO 21-N001AR C21 VC 1 & EC BIOS

BIOS Added: May 3, 2023 RAR · 2.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size2.8 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedMay 3, 2023
Updated
Original file nameCOMPAQ PRESARIO 21-N001AR C21_VC 1 BIOS & EC.rar

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Description

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COMPAQ PRESARIO 21-N001AR C21_VC 1 BIOS & EC

BIOS dump for the HP Compaq Presario 21-N001AR laptop, file name COMPAQ PRESARIO 21-N001AR C21_VC 1 BIOS & EC, packaged as a RAR archive of about 2.8 MB. This dump includes both the BIOS and the EC/KBC firmware. Technicians use BIOS dumps like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update, and the EC/KBC firmware is relevant when the embedded controller itself needs restoring.

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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 PRESARIO 21-N001AR C21 VC 1 & EC. 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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