VILE1 NM-A043 BIOS (REV 1.0)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-A043 |
| Platform | VILE1 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 9 MB |
| Marks | tested by uploader |
| Added | August 5, 2023 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | VILE1 NM-A043 REV 1.0 2013-03-22 i3-3120M WORKING BIOS 100%.rar |
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Description
VILE1 NM-A043 REV 1.0 2013-03-22 i3-3120M WORKING BIOS 100% BIOS dump for a laptop built on Compal board NM-A043, revision 1.0, platform VILE1. The archive is a RAR file of about 9 MB and is marked as tested by the uploader, though that claim has not been independently checked. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your motherboard, and save the original chip contents as a backup.
For board NM-A043 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 7 BIOS dumps.
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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: VILE1 NM-A043. 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.