Attempting to update with CH341A Programmer but missing the BIOS chip!

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dragon6440
Junior Member

01-22-2018, 11:55 PM

I'm looking for the BIOS chip used with your ASUS Strix Z270E motherboard. I know there are other discussions online, but I haven't found the exact model. Could someone guide me to the right place or help me narrow it down? Thanks in advance!

dragon6440

01-22-2018, 11:55 PM #1

Dil8
Junior Member

01-23-2018, 02:57 AM

Share an image and we'll take a look.

Dil8

01-23-2018, 02:57 AM #2

Share an image and we'll take a look.

Crazy_Heaven
Posting Freak

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01-23-2018, 11:44 AM

The ASUS Z270E features a soldered BIOS chip rather than a standard socket design. It seems this component might be present in the area you're examining. I didn't manage to locate a clear image with sufficient detail to identify its part number, so...

Crazy_Heaven

01-23-2018, 11:44 AM #3

Fifinhun
Junior Member

01-23-2018, 08:05 PM

Updated image added to the post.

Fifinhun

01-23-2018, 08:05 PM #4

Updated image added to the post.

Streiyn
Posting Freak

768

01-24-2018, 02:50 PM

A detailed shot of my motherboard, highlighting the area you pointed out. It appears unchanged from the photo you shared.

Streiyn

01-24-2018, 02:50 PM #5

A detailed shot of my motherboard, highlighting the area you pointed out. It appears unchanged from the photo you shared.

patriodsx
Junior Member

01-24-2018, 09:09 PM

The photo likely has poor lighting, probably from one of the two sources mentioned. It seems like this could definitely be the BIOS chip. Your observation is spot-on!

patriodsx

01-24-2018, 09:09 PM #6

The photo likely has poor lighting, probably from one of the two sources mentioned. It seems like this could definitely be the BIOS chip. Your observation is spot-on!

Lorddoom139
Posting Freak

956

01-24-2018, 10:35 PM

Yes, I can try turning on the flash or using a flashlight to capture a clearer image.

Lorddoom139

01-24-2018, 10:35 PM #7

Yes, I can try turning on the flash or using a flashlight to capture a clearer image.

XxKripxDeMoNxX
Senior Member

536

01-25-2018, 02:38 AM

Your photo looks sharper now. The chip clearly shows Winbond. Plus, it’s right beside what seems like a code snippet.

XxKripxDeMoNxX

01-25-2018, 02:38 AM #8

Your photo looks sharper now. The chip clearly shows Winbond. Plus, it’s right beside what seems like a code snippet.

RoyaltyC
Junior Member

01-25-2018, 03:01 AM

Got some sharper shots now. Based on what @-rascal- mentioned, it seems the Winbond chip might be the BIOS chip. I also captured an image of it to verify.

RoyaltyC

01-25-2018, 03:01 AM #9

Got some sharper shots now. Based on what @-rascal- mentioned, it seems the Winbond chip might be the BIOS chip. I also captured an image of it to verify.

Lovechurros
Member

197

01-25-2018, 07:02 PM

#10

This item could be suitable for flashing without desoldering.

Lovechurros

01-25-2018, 07:02 PM #10

This item could be suitable for flashing without desoldering.

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