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HP ZKT11 LA-A521P BIOS

BIOS LA-A521P Added: Jun 3, 2018 ZIP · 2.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
Board numberLA-A521P
PlatformZKT11
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size2.5 MB
AddedJune 3, 2018
Updated
Original file nameHP Pavilion TouchSmart 11-e000er_ZKT11 LA-A521P.BIN.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 board LA-A521P, platform ZKT11, built by Compal, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 2.5 MB. The original file name references the HP Pavilion TouchSmart 11-e000er, so the source model is listed there. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number LA-A521P and its revision match your board, and read out and save the chip's original contents as a backup.

For board LA-A521P the catalog also has 2 schematics and 2 BIOS dumps.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 ZKT11 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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