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HP TOUCHSMART 12293-1 LA-A521P BIOS

BIOS 12293-1 Added: Dec 25, 2021 ZIP · 2.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
Board number12293-1, LA-A521P
PlatformTOUCHSMART
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size2.5 MB
AddedDecember 25, 2021
Updated
Original file nameHP_Pavilion_TouchSmart_11_MB_12293_1_ZKT11_LA_A521P_Rev1_0_2013.zip

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 laptop on the Wistron 12293-1 board (LA-A521P, platform TOUCHSMART), revision 1.0, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 2.5 MB. The original file name refers to the HP Pavilion TouchSmart 11 motherboard. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match, and save a full backup of the original chip contents so you can recover if something goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 9 BIOS dumps for board 12293-1.

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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 TOUCHSMART 12293-1 LA-A521P. 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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