HP Pavilion 500 550 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Model | Pavilion 500 550 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 6.4 MB |
| Added | August 22, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | HP Pavilion Desktop - 500- 550 IPM87-MP.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 Pavilion 500 550 laptop, supplied as a RAR archive of about 6.4 MB under the original file name HP Pavilion Desktop - 500- 550 IPM87-MP.rar. The file name lists the board as IPM87-MP, so check that this matches the board number printed on your motherboard before using it. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Save the original chip contents first, so you have a way back if the write goes wrong.
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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 Pavilion 500 550. 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.