Embedded controller firmware for the ASUS X551MA laptop, targeting an ITE IT8585E EC chip, with 0xC8E8 included in the name as an identifier or checksum value. The small 28.9 KB RAR holds the EC code that handles power sequencing, charging, keyboard and fan control. A corrupted EC image can leave a laptop dead or without charging, and reprogramming the controller with a suitable ITE flashing tool often restores it. Confirm the EC part number on the board matches IT8585E and save the current firmware 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 (5)
The same file was posted more than once. If one link is dead, try the next.
| Channel | Posted | |
|---|---|---|
| @biosarchive | 6 Jan 2018 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @abgm_manutencao_bios | 8 Aug 2019 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @IT_SERVICE_WORLD | 30 Sept 2019 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @biositechyangiyer | 19 May 2020 | Open file on RM Schematics |
| @biosdumpcomputer | 25 May 2022 | 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 →