Archived BIOS package for the Compal Q5WV1 platform, board LA-7912P revision 2.0, packed in a 2.63 MB RAR. The LA-xxxxP pattern is Compal's own board numbering, used on machines sold under several laptop brands. The archive size suggests a full SPI image, possibly with extra files, so open it and check what is inside. Compare the LA number and revision silkscreened on the PCB, back up the original flash with a programmer, and check that the image size matches the chip before writing.
The button opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or a source page if it is not catalogued there yet. The original attachment is from @biosarchive. Enginerys does not host this file.
All sources (16)
The same file was posted more than once. If one link is dead, try the next.
| Channel | Posted | |
|---|---|---|
| @biosarchive | 26 Jan 2017 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @abgm_manutencao_bios | 8 Aug 2019 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @IT_SERVICE_WORLD | 29 Oct 2019 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @pepeelectronica | 21 Apr 2022 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @pepeelectronica | 24 Apr 2022 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @biosbigarchives | 12 Oct 2022 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @generalbios | 14 Sept 2023 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @generalbios | 23 Sept 2023 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @generalbios | 29 Sept 2023 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @generalbios | 30 Sept 2023 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @generalbios | 26 Oct 2023 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @generalbios | 15 Dec 2024 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @schematics_bios | 24 Jul 2026 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @schematics_bios | 25 Jul 2026 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @schematics_bios | 31 Jul 2026 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @schematics_bios | 1 Aug 2026 | Open file on RM Schematics |
How to open a .rar file
Compressed archive — the usual wrapper for a schematic + boardview pair or a BIOS + EC set.
Back up your own chip before writing any dump, and match the full board number and revision. Flashing guide →