VILE2 NM-A044 BIOS (REV 1)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-A044 |
| Platform | VILE2 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 5.3 MB |
| Added | January 7, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | VILE2 NM-A044 REV 1 0.rar |
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Description
BIOS dump for a laptop built on the Compal NM-A044 board, platform VILE2, PCB revision 1. The file is a RAR archive of about 5.3 MB, named VILE2 NM-A044 REV 1 0.rar. Technicians use a BIOS 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 NM-A044 and revision 1 match your board, and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can recover if the write goes wrong.
The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 7 BIOS dumps for board NM-A044.
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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.