HP Compaq CQ42
The HP Compaq CQ42 was built on 8 different main boards: DA0AX2MB6E1, DA0AX1MBH61, DA0AX2MB6E0, DA0AX2MB6F0, DA0AX3MB6C2, DAAX3MB16A1 and 2 more. Indexed: 8 BIOS files, 1 schematic, 1 boardview and 1 EC firmware image.
Earliest upload: February 2018.
BIOS dumps 8
Schematics 1
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Boardviews 1
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Model facts
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Series | Compaq |
| Board revisions | E, C, A, F, H |
| BIOS chip size | 1 MB, 2 MB |
| Flash chip | W25Q80BV |
| First seen | 2018-02-21 |
| Source channels | BIOS Archive, Schematics & Boardviews Archive, Cyberlan Electronics, Laptop & Desktop BIOS Files |
Main boards used in HP Compaq CQ42
Tools to open these files
| Format | What it is | Open with |
|---|---|---|
| PDF schematic | any PDF reader; Sumatra PDF and Foxit handle large schematics well | |
| .rar | RAR archive | 7-Zip or WinRAR |
| .zip | ZIP archive | 7-Zip, WinRAR or the built-in Windows extractor |
| .bin | BIOS image inside the archive (usually .bin) | a CH341A, XGecu T48 / TL866II Plus or RT809H programmer |
Questions
Which motherboard does the HP Compaq CQ42 use?
The files link the HP Compaq CQ42 to DA0AX2MB6E1, DA0AX1MBH61, DA0AX2MB6E0, DA0AX2MB6F0, DA0AX3MB6C2, DAAX3MB16A1 and 2 more. Check the number printed on your board before flashing anything.
What size is the HP Compaq CQ42 BIOS chip?
The BIOS dumps for this model are 1 MB and 2 MB.
Is there a boardview for the HP Compaq CQ42?
Yes, 1 boardview file.
Where do the download links go?
To the original public Telegram post of each file. ChambersDesignInc.com does not host files.