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N501VW Rev 2 0 Intel SR2FQ, I7 6700HQ N16P GX A2, nVidia GTX960M BIOS

BIOS Added: Nov 2, 2021 RAR · 4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Revision2.0
FormatRAR
Size4 MB
AddedNovember 2, 2021
Updated
Original file nameBIOS_N501VW_Rev_2_0_Intel_SR2FQ,_I7_6700HQ_N16P_GX_A2,_nVidia_GTX960M.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

This BIOS dump is for the ASUS N501VW, revision 2.0, supplied as a RAR archive of about 4 MB. The original file name also lists an Intel SR2FQ processor, an i7-6700HQ, an N16P-GX-A2 graphics component and an NVIDIA GTX960M, but the page itself does not confirm these against the board, so check them yourself. A BIOS dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update.

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: N501VW Rev 2 0 Intel SR2FQ, I7 6700HQ N16P GX A2, nVidia GTX960M. 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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