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Toshiba L40-A LA-9861P BIOS (4 MB)

BIOS LA-9861P Added: Aug 23, 2021 RAR · 5.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandToshiba
ModelL40-A
Board numberLA-9861P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size5.4 MB
BIOS chip size4 MB
AddedAugust 23, 2021
Updated
Original file nameTOSHIBA L40-A LA-9861P_4MB.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 L40-A laptop, board LA-9861P from Compal, made for a 4 MB flash chip. The archive is a RAR file of about 5.4 MB, named TOSHIBA L40-A LA-9861P_4MB.rar. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can restore them if the new image does not work.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 1 BIOS dump for board LA-9861P.

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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: Toshiba L40-A LA-9861P. 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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