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PWWAA LA-6843P BIOS

BIOS LA-6843P Added: Mar 17, 2022 RAR · 1.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberLA-6843P
PlatformPWWAA
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.4 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedMarch 17, 2022
Updated
Original file namePWWAA LA-6843P REV 1.0 2010-08-16 BIOS & EC.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 Compal laptop, board LA-6843P revision 1.0, platform PWWAA. The package also includes EC/KBC firmware, so both the system BIOS and the embedded controller code are covered. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS, a failed update, or when EC firmware needs restoring. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match LA-6843P rev 1.0, and back up the original chip contents first.

For board LA-6843P the catalog also has 2 schematics and 2 BIOS dumps.

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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: PWWAA LA-6843P. 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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