NM-A044 BIOS (4 MB)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-A044 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | BIN |
| Size | 4 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 4 MB |
| Added | January 26, 2017 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | E531-VILE2 NM-A044-1.0-U6.BIN |
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
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Description
BIOS dump for a laptop built on the Compal NM-A044 board, supplied as a 4 MB BIN file under the original name E531-VILE2 NM-A044-1.0-U6.BIN. The file targets a 4 MB flash chip. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number NM-A044 and the revision match your board, since the file name suggests revision 1.0. Read and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if the write goes wrong.
For board NM-A044 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 7 BIOS dumps.
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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: NM-A044. 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.