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X550CL Rev 2.1 GPU N14M-GL-S-A2 SLJ8E IT8517E BIOS

BIOS Added: Jan 26, 2017 BIN · 8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Revision2.1
FormatBIN
Size8 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB
AddedJanuary 26, 2017
Updated
Original file nameX550CL Rev 2.1 GPU N14M-GL-S-A2_SLJ8E_IT8517E.BIN

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, revision 2.1, supplied for an 8 MB flash chip in BIN format, file size 8.0 MB. The original file name is X550CL Rev 2.1 GPU N14M-GL-S-A2_SLJ8E_IT8517E.BIN, which points to an X550CL board with revision 2.1, though no brand or board number is given separately in the facts. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

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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 →

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: X550CL Rev 2.1 GPU N14M-GL-S-A2 SLJ8E IT8517E. 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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