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VAW50 LA-A101P BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS LA-A101P Added: Aug 10, 2021 ZIP · 5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberLA-A101P
PlatformVAW50
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size5 MB
AddedAugust 10, 2021
Updated
Original file nameBIOS VAW50 LA-A101P (REV 1.0) (A00).zip

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Description

BIOS dump for a laptop built on the Compal LA-A101P board, platform VAW50, PCB revision 1.0. The archive is a ZIP of about 5 MB, original file name BIOS VAW50 LA-A101P (REV 1.0) (A00).zip. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with an external programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match LA-A101P and 1.0, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup.

For board LA-A101P the catalog also has 2 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 6 BIOS dumps.

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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: VAW50 LA-A101P. 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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