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NM-A482 BIOS

BIOS NM-A482 Added: Sep 8, 2021 RAR · 4.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberNM-A482
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.2 MB
AddedSeptember 8, 2021
Updated
Original file nameBMWQ1 BMWQ2 UMA NM-A482 REV 1.0.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

BIOS dump for a laptop on the Compal NM-A482 board, revision 1.0, supplied as a RAR archive of about 4.2 MB under the original file name BMWQ1 BMWQ2 UMA NM-A482 REV 1.0.rar. Technicians use a 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 printed on your motherboard match NM-A482 and 1.0, and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can recover if something goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 3 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 2 BIOS dumps for board NM-A482.

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-A482. 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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