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NM-A272 BIOS (8 MB, clean ME)

BIOS NM-A272 Added: Dec 2, 2017 BIN · 8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberNM-A272
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatBIN
Size8 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB
Marksclean ME
AddedDecember 2, 2017
Updated
Original file nameg50-70 clear me nm-a272 ite edit.bin

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 a Compal laptop, board number NM-A272, supplied as a BIN file of 8 MB for an 8 MB flash chip. The file has a cleaned Intel ME region, and the original file name refers to a G50-70 model with ITE edits. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your laptop match NM-A272, and back up the original chip contents first.

For board NM-A272 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 11 BIOS dumps.

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 →

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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-A272. 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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