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Toshiba Satellite L500 LA-4981P BIOS

BIOS LA-4981P Added: Aug 29, 2020 7Z · 1.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandToshiba
ModelSatellite L500
Board numberLA-4981P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
Format7Z
Size1.1 MB
AddedAugust 29, 2020
Updated
Original file nameToshiba Satellite L500-LA-4981P-ver1.0.7z

Where to get the file

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Description

BIOS dump for the Toshiba Satellite L500 laptop, board number LA-4981P, revision 1.0, made by Compal. The archive is a 7Z file of about 1.1 MB, original name Toshiba Satellite L500-LA-4981P-ver1.0.7z. A BIOS dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after the BIOS has been corrupted or a firmware update has failed. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match LA-4981P and 1.0, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup first.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 3 BIOS dumps for board LA-4981P.

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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 Satellite L500 LA-4981P. 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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