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LA-8131P BIOS

BIOS LA-8131P Added: Jan 15, 2023 7Z · 5.3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberLA-8131P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
Format7Z
Size5.3 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB / 4 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedJanuary 15, 2023
Updated
Original file nameE430_LA_8131P_REV_1_0_N13M_GE1_B_A1_BIOS_&_EC_4MB_&_8MB_&_KBEC_BIOS.7z

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Description

From the original post:
E430 LA-8131P REV 1.0 N13M-GE1-B-A1 BIOS & EC 4MB & 8MB & KBEC BIOS

This is a BIOS dump for a laptop motherboard, Compal board LA-8131P, revision 1.0. The package covers both 8 MB and 4 MB flash chip sizes and includes the EC/KBC firmware, so the keyboard controller image is bundled with the main BIOS. The archive is a 7Z file of about 5.3 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your board, and back up the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics and 8 BIOS dumps for board LA-8131P.

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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: LA-8131P. 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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