NM-A401 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-A401 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 2.8 MB |
| Marks | includes EC firmware |
| Added | March 31, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | G41-35 NM-A401 Rev 1.0 BIOS &EC.zip |
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
BIOS dump for a laptop motherboard, board number NM-A401, PCB revision 1.0, made by Compal. The package also includes EC/KBC firmware, and it comes as a ZIP archive of about 2.8 MB, original file name G41-35 NM-A401 Rev 1.0 BIOS &EC.zip. 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 match your board, and save a backup of the original chip contents so you can recover if something goes wrong.
For board NM-A401 the catalog also has 4 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-A401. 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.