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Nitro N515-42 DH5JV + EC BIOS

BIOS Added: May 23, 2022 RAR · 4.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
FormatRAR
Size4.5 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedMay 23, 2022
Updated
Original file nameNitro N515-42 DH5JV Bios + EC.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 is a BIOS dump for an Acer Nitro-series laptop, supplied as a 4.5 MB RAR archive under the file name "Nitro N515-42 DH5JV Bios + EC.rar". The package includes EC/KBC firmware alongside the main BIOS image, so it covers the embedded controller as well. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

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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 →

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: Nitro N515-42 DH5JV + EC. 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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