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Toshiba U940 LA-9161P BIOS

BIOS LA-9161P Added: Jan 18, 2021 ZIP · 3.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandToshiba
ModelU940
Board numberLA-9161P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size3.2 MB
AddedJanuary 18, 2021
Updated
Original file nameTOSHIBA_U940_LA_9161P_VCUAA_BIOS.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Toshiba U940 laptop, board number LA-9161P (Compal design), supplied as a ZIP archive of about 3.2 MB under the original file name TOSHIBA_U940_LA_9161P_VCUAA_BIOS.zip. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number on your motherboard matches LA-9161P, and save a full backup of the original chip contents so you can recover if the new image does not behave as expected.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics for board LA-9161P.

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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 U940 LA-9161P. 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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