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QAZ60 LA-8043P BIOS

BIOS LA-8043P Added: Sep 18, 2023 RAR · 2.3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberLA-8043P
PlatformQAZ60
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size2.3 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedSeptember 18, 2023
Updated
Original file nameQAZ60 LA-8043P REV 1.0 2011-10-26 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

From the original post:
QAZ60 LA-8043P REV 1.0 2011-10-26 BIOS & EC

BIOS dump for the Compal LA-8043P laptop board, platform QAZ60, PCB revision 1.0. The package includes the EC/KBC firmware alongside the BIOS image, so both can be handled from one archive. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update, and the EC firmware is relevant when the keyboard controller also needs restoring.

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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: QAZ60 LA-8043P. 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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