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Insys GW1-W148 EM IC218 376B V2.0 BIOS

BIOS Added: Jun 5, 2024 ZIP · 6.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
FormatZIP
Size6.5 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedJune 5, 2024
Updated
Original file nameInsys GW1-W148 EM_IC218_376B_V2.0 TESTED OK .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

From the original post:
Insys GW1-W148 EM_IC218_376B_V2.0 TESTED OK

BIOS dump for the Insys GW1-W148, file name EM_IC218_376B_V2.0, supplied as a 6.5 MB ZIP archive. The uploader marks it as tested, though the catalog has not verified that claim. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your board, and save the original chip contents as a backup first.

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 →

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: Insys GW1-W148 EM IC218 376B V2.0. 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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