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BIOS extract
Extract a complete, programmer-ready BIOS image from a vendor BIOS update package (.exe / .cap / encrypted package).
Use it (log in first)All online tools
What it fixes
- You only have the vendor’s BIOS update program, not a file you can program
- The board does not boot, so the update program cannot run
How to use
- Log in → Online tools → choose “BIOS extract”
- Upload the BIOS update package from the vendor’s website
- Download the extracted BIOS (if there are several, pick by chip size)
What you need
The BIOS update package from the vendor’s website
Note：The result is the original vendor BIOS; serial numbers and similar data must be written back separately.
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