LAPQC71D BIOS

[MoLu]

I was stuck updating the BIOS for LAPQC71D for a long time, and I thought the update should be completed, so I pressed the shutdown button. But the laptop couldn't boot up. I tried downloading the BIOS file and using a programmer to disassemble and flash it, but the downloaded CAP file was 17Mb in size, while the standard BIOS file was 16Mb, so I couldn't flash it in. Can you provide me with a BIOS file for programming. By the way, I saw on the official website that in this situation, a USB flash drive can be used to flash in. One method is to put the file in the root directory, and the other method is to remove the jumper cap. But when I tried, my laptop didn't respond. Is there any problem with the operation？ Thanks for the help.

[AlHill]

Double posting is not allowed.  One post is enough.

Now, I believe you have roached a perfectly good laptop.  There is no BIN file available from Intel for you to use for flashing.

Standard bios file size?  Perhaps for the BIN, but not for .BIO and .CAP

I am suspicious that you happen to have a programmer and a burner available.

Whatever the case, you will not get any support from here for this laptop.

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[CoPilot is a virus]

[MoLu]

Thank you for your reply. I’m still using this computer, which I bought second-hand some time ago. Yes, I have a programmer. The official website has .CAP files available for download, but they aren’t suitable for flashing with a programmer. I found a BIN-format backup from other websites, but it hasn’t helped either. Why can’t I get help here? I saw that someone previously posted about this device and received a reply—was it because too much time has passed and the project team was disbanded?

[AlHill]

As I said, you need a .BIN file for flashing, and Intel does not provide them.

Yes, it is out of warranty and not supported.  And the warranty only applies to the first owner.

How are you still using the laptop, if you cannot get it to boot?

What official website has CAP files?  Provide a link.

A BIN file from other websites?  You take your chances.

As I saId, there is no support here.

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[CoPilot is a virus]

[n_scott_pearson]

But Al, what about the 'unofficial' support people - you know, us?

I have a backup of the drivers for the Queens Creek (QC) laptops that can be downloaded here. The latest (last?) BIOS release (QC0158) is also included in this share.

For your issue, I would try to do a jumper-based BIOS Recovery. In this case, do the following:

1. On another PC, download the QC0158 BIOS.ZIP and extract it to a temporary folder.
2. On a USB flash drive, create folders \EFI and \EFI\INTEL.
3. Copy the Recovery .CAP file (QC0158.RECOVERY.CAP) to folder \EFI\INTEL.
4. In folder \EFI\INTEL, rename file QC0158.RECOVERY.CAP to QCCFL357.CAP.
5. Safely remove the USB flash drive from the PC and insert it into a USB port on the laptop.
6. Remove the bottom cover from the laptop.
7. Remove the BIOS Security Jumper.
8. Power on the laptop.
9. If all goes well, the laptop should automatically begin the process of installing the Recovery BIOS. Let it complete.
10. If nothing happens, however, wait 15 minutes to see if the Config Menu is displayed. If not, you're SOL.
11. Power off the laptop.
12. Reinstall the BIOS Security jumper in position 1-2.
13. Remove the USB Flash drive from the laptop.
14. Restore the bottom cover to the laptop.
15. Power on normally.

Notes:

1. More information on the BIOS Recovery process is provided in section 2.6 of the TPS (which I also included in the share).
2. If it powers on normally, I suggest that you use the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup and review the configuration for correctness. Within BIOS Setup, you can use the F9 key to restore the BIOS Configuration to defaults, and the F10 key to save the updated BIOS Configuration and reboot the laptop.
3. If you get all the way here successfully and are installing Windows. I would install the Chipset package first, ME package second, Serial IO third, and the other drivers and firmware updates after that (with Sound Research drivers coming last.

Hope this helps,

...S

[AlHill]

Well, I should have clarified.  If someone is attempting to flash the bios using a .CAP, or trying to create a .BIN, and ends up bricking the device, then shame on them.  That constitutes no support.

And, it is still not clear if the device is booting or not.  The OP will not provide a straight answer, or an actual sequence of events that lead to this.

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
[CoPilot is a virus]