How to Repair Corrupted BIOS Firmware

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take the non-working bios chip out of its motherboard and set it aside to keep it safe.

   Only place the chip so that its connectors are touching the sockets contacts firmly. , You must get the system booted to a floppy disk which contains the correct bios and installer for the broken motherboard.
   
   Do not flash the working bios chip. , Be careful not to touch anything metal with the tools, as you must leave the system running for this.
   
   Set the working bios chip aside. , Again, be careful not to touch anything metal. ,,,
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   Step 2: Take the working bios chip out of the working motherboard and insert it into the other motherboard

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   Step 3: but do not press it all the way into its socket.

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   Step 4: Attempt to boot the motherboard with its temporarily installed bios chip.

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   Step 5: Gently use a chip puller or pair of small screwdrivers to remove the working bios chip from its socket.

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   Step 6: Insert the corrupted bios chip firmly into the slot in the running motherboard.

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   Step 7: Flash the corrupted bios following the instructions in How to Update Your Computer's BIOS.

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   Step 8: Cross your fingers and reboot.

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   Step 9: If it worked

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    Step 10: reinstall the working bios chip back in its motherboard.

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