VILE2 NM-A044 BIOS (REV 1.0)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-A044 |
| Platform | VILE2 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 13 MB |
| Added | November 4, 2024 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | VILE2 NM-A044 REV 1.0 2013-03-22 U5 & U6.rar |
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
VILE2 NM-A044 REV 1.0 2013-03-22 U5 & U6 BIOS dump for the Compal NM-A044 laptop board, revision 1.0, platform VILE2. The archive is a RAR of about 13.2 MB and its original file name notes that it covers U5 and U6, so check which flash chip sits in each position on your board before using it. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision match yours, and save the original chip contents before writing anything.
For board NM-A044 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: VILE2 NM-A044. 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.