SPI Serial Flash-ISP Programming

ISP-SPI Serial Flash Programming Service

We offer a reprogramming service for SPI Serial Flash EEPROM. Cost ranges from £12.49 to £19.99 depending on whether or not we have to lift the EEPROM to re program it. If you have an SPI-ISP programming header then normally the lower cost would apply.

If your motherboard uses a soldered SOIC SPI Serial flash EEPROM, and you need to recover it please feel free to send your board to us for re programming.

SPI Serial Flash

SPI Serial Flash EEPROM are now being used in place of the larger PLCC type EEPROM . We are able to program motherboards that utilize the SPI Serial Flash EEPROM without resorting to major surgery in most cases. Two formats are being used on new motherboards.

PDIP SPI Serial Flash EEPROM

This type are usually fitted in a socket and can easily be removed for re programming see the top image on the right. Care must be taken to make a note of the orientation of the device as it is possible to refit them incorrectly resulting in damage to the EEPROM.

SOIC SPI Serial Flash EEPROM

This type are much smaller than the PDIP type and range from 4.2 to 5.4 mm square. Unlike the PDIP type this type are always soldered to the mainboard as in the photo to the right.

If you need to send in your board, handle your board carefully to avoid Static damage, and make sure you use a good strong box, and NOT A JIFFY BAG and an anti static bag if possible.

SPI Serial Flash EEPROM

We currently have a few different types of both SOIC and PDIP SPI Flash Parts, on the EEPROM page. The image on the right clearly shows the Asus P5K-VM In system programming header (ISP or SPI programming header). And also the SOIC/SOP 8 pin SPI Serial Flash EEPROM.

SPI-ISP Programming Header

Providing you have the required SPI connector on your mainboard then it should be possible to replace the data in the SPI Serial flash EEPROM without lifting the EEPROM.
Programming should be possible assuming the flash part itself hasn't developed a problem and is supported by your programmer.

Most PC mainboard's that use the SOIC SPI serial flash chips do have the required header needed for programming the SPI Flash Device, but not all.