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QCL51 LA-8712P BIOS

BIOS LA-8712P Added: Mar 20, 2024 RAR · 4.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberLA-8712P
PlatformQCL51
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.7 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedMarch 20, 2024
Updated
Original file nameQCL51 LA-8712P REV 1.0.rar

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Description

From the original post:
QCL51 LA-8712P REV 1.0 BIOS & EC

BIOS dump for the Compal LA-8712P laptop board, platform QCL51, PCB revision 1.0. The archive also includes the EC/KBC firmware, so both can be read from one download. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update, and the EC image can help when the keyboard controller needs restoring. Confirm that the board number and revision match your laptop before flashing, and save the original chip contents first so you can roll back if needed.

For board LA-8712P the catalog also has 3 schematics and 1 BIOS dump.

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: QCL51 LA-8712P. 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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