BIOS Chip Replacement

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  1. Locate and identify the BIOS ROM chip on the system motherboard. The BIOS ROM chip is located just below the CPU 0 heatsink. BIOS ROM is printed next on the BIOS ROM chip socket on the motherboard.

    • Locate and identify the BIOS ROM chip on the system motherboard.

    • The BIOS ROM chip is located just below the CPU 0 heatsink. BIOS ROM is printed next on the BIOS ROM chip socket on the motherboard.

    • Lift the BIOS ROM chip cover.

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  2. Note the orientation of the BIOS ROM chip.

    • Note the orientation of the BIOS ROM chip.

    • Important: A small orientation mark is printed near PIN 1 on the BIOS ROM chip. Note this orientation as the new BIOS chip will need to be installed in the same way.

    • You may also use the motherboard's silkscreen to determine the BIOS ROM chip's PIN 1 position.

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  3. Use tweezers (or a similar tool) to extract the BIOS chip from the motherboard.

    • Use tweezers (or a similar tool) to extract the BIOS chip from the motherboard.

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  4. Obtain a new BIOS ROM chip. Place the BIOS ROM chip in the BIOS ROM chip socket. Make sure the BIOS chip has properly seated in the BIOS socket. The BIOS chip should be firmly seated, and not loose.

    • Obtain a new BIOS ROM chip.

    • Place the BIOS ROM chip in the BIOS ROM chip socket.

    • Make sure the BIOS chip has properly seated in the BIOS socket. The BIOS chip should be firmly seated, and not loose.

    • Important: Ensure the orientation of the new BIOS chip reflects the old orientation (based on the circle polarity indicator).

    • Close the BIOS ROM chip cover.

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