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ZS040 LA-A993P BIOS

BIOS LA-A993P Added: Feb 26, 2018 RAR · 4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberLA-A993P
PlatformZS040
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4 MB
AddedFebruary 26, 2018
Updated
Original file namezs040 la-a993p (240-g3 Intel).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

BIOS dump for the Compal LA-A993P laptop board, platform ZS040, shared as a RAR archive of about 4.0 MB under the original file name zs040 la-a993p (240-g3 Intel).rar. The file name suggests it is intended for a 240 G3 Intel laptop, though the facts do not confirm the exact model list. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update.

For board LA-A993P the catalog also has 3 schematics and 6 BIOS dumps.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 →

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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: ZS040 LA-A993P. 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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