NM-A221 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-A221 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 3.5 MB |
| Marks | tested by uploader, includes EC firmware |
| Added | March 19, 2023 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | E550C NM-A221 WORKING BIOS & KBEC IT8586E 100%.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
E550C NM-A221 WORKING BIOS & KBEC IT8586E 100% BIOS dump for a laptop on Compal board NM-A221, supplied as a RAR archive of about 3.5 MB. The uploader marks it as tested and says it includes the EC/KBC firmware, which is listed as IT8586E in the original file name. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match before flashing, and read out and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed.
For board NM-A221 the catalog also has 4 schematics and 10 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-A221. 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.