N551VW REV 2.0 VGA N16P-GX-A2 CLR ME REGION FIXED BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Revision | 2.0 |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 3.7 MB |
| Marks | clean ME |
| Added | January 18, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | BIOS N551VW REV 2.0 VGA N16P-GX-A2 CLR ME REGION FIXED.rar |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
Alternative links
No other copies are known yet.
Description
This BIOS dump is revision 2.0 and comes in a RAR archive of about 3.7 MB. The original file name indicates it is for the N551VW notebook with a VGA N16P-GX-A2 graphics part, and that the Intel ME region has been cleaned. A technician would 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 model and revision match your board and back up the original chip contents.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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: N551VW REV 2.0 VGA N16P-GX-A2 CLR ME REGION FIXED. 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.