NM-A481 BIOS (REV 1.0, 8 MB)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-A481 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | BIN |
| Size | 8 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 8 MB |
| Added | February 7, 2017 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | NM-A481 rev 1.0 main.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
BIOS dump for a laptop motherboard, board number NM-A481 from Compal, revision 1.0, supplied for an 8 MB flash chip as a BIN file (NM-A481 rev 1.0 main.bin, 8.0 MB). Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match NM-A481 and revision 1.0, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup first.
For board NM-A481 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 17 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-A481. 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.