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Toshiba A500 KSKAA LA-4991P BIOS

BIOS LA-4991P Added: May 28, 2018 RAR · 1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandToshiba
ModelA500
Board numberLA-4991P
PlatformKSKAA
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision0.2
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1 MB
AddedMay 28, 2018
Updated
Original file nameToshiba A500 KSKAA LA-4991P Rev 0.2 GM45.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 the Toshiba A500 laptop, board LA-4991P (Compal ODM, platform KSKAA), revision 0.2. The archive is a RAR file of about 1 MB, shared under the name Toshiba A500 KSKAA LA-4991P Rev 0.2 GM45.rar. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics and 1 BIOS dump for board LA-4991P.

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: Toshiba A500 KSKAA LA-4991P. 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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