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ZS041 LA-A997P BIOS

BIOS LA-A997P Added: Oct 9, 2023 RAR · 9.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberLA-A997P
PlatformZS041
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size9.1 MB
AddedOctober 9, 2023
Updated
Original file nameZS041 LA-A997P REV 1.0 2014-04-22 OK BIOS.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

From the original post:
ZS041 LA-A997P REV 1.0 2014-04-22 OK BIOS

BIOS dump for the Compal LA-A997P laptop board, platform ZS041, revision 1.0. The file is a RAR archive of about 9.1 MB, named ZS041 LA-A997P REV 1.0 2014-04-22 OK BIOS. 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 LA-A997P and revision 1.0 match your motherboard, and save the original chip contents as a backup first.

For board LA-A997P the catalog also has 2 schematics and 1 BIOS dump.

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: ZS041 LA-A997P. 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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