X553MA Rev 2 0 IT8985E M Core 1 8V 25LQ64CSIG &EC BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Revision | 2.0 |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 3.3 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 8 MB |
| Marks | includes EC firmware |
| Added | January 20, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | X553MA_Rev_2_0_IT8985E_M_Core_1_8V_25LQ64CSIG_BIOS_&EC_Ok.zip |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
Alternative links
No other copies are known yet.
Description
BIOS dump at revision 2.0, supplied for an 8 MB chip and including EC/KBC firmware. The 3.3 MB ZIP carries the name X553MA_Rev_2_0_IT8985E_M_Core_1_8V_25LQ64CSIG_BIOS_&EC_Ok, which points to an IT8985E controller and a 25LQ64CSIG flash chip. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or failed update. Check that the board number and revision match yours, and back up the original chip before writing.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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: X553MA Rev 2 0 IT8985E M Core 1 8V 25LQ64CSIG &EC. 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.