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Toshiba X500-X505 BIOS

BIOS Added: Aug 29, 2020 7Z · 1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandToshiba
ModelX500-X505
DeviceLaptop
Format7Z
Size1 MB
AddedAugust 29, 2020
Updated
Original file nameToshiba X500-X505.7z

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 X500-X505 laptop, supplied as a 7Z archive named Toshiba X500-X505.7z (about 1.0 MB). A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. No board number, revision or flash chip size is given in the file details, so confirm the board and revision against your own motherboard before flashing. Back up the original chip contents first so you can restore them if the write goes wrong.

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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 X500-X505. 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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