=====PC Engines APU2 - Recover blank or corrupted BIOS=====

====Documentation====
  * Text source: [[https://pcengines.ch/spi1a.htm|Flash recovery board for apu2]]
  * {{ ::spi1a.pdf |Schematic}}

====Recover on-board flash====
  * Connect to the serial console
  * Install the SPI.1A module on the SPI header of the apu2 system board. Please watch the orientation (white stripe).  \\ {{::img_5728.jpg?nolink|}} \\ {{::img_5730.jpg?nolink|}}
  * Then power on.
  * The SPI module will override the on-board flash, which could be blank or corrupted.
  * Boot tinyCore Linux from a USB stick.
  * **Then remove the SPI module while power is on**
  * [[pcengines_apu2_update_firmware_rom|Reflash the BIOS]]
  * Reboot


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