ASProgrammer is a free, open-source software for programming SPI flash memory chips, EEPROMs, and BIOS chips. It is most commonly used with the series USB programmers, though it supports other hardware.
Always use the "Read" and "Save" functions to create a backup of your original BIOS before attempting to "Erase" or "Program". Dumping Firmware With the CH341a Programmer
Here’s a breakdown of what that likely refers to, and a longer explanation covering the software, hardware, and what “hot” could mean.
Have you used ASProgrammer 21013 Hot? Share your speeds, your temps, and your horror stories in the comments below.
is a widely used, alternative open-source software specifically designed for the CH341A USB programmer . It is favored by hardware enthusiasts for flashing, reading, and repairing BIOS/EEPROM chips on motherboards, routers, and other electronic devices. Key Features of AsProgrammer 2.1.0.13
Standard programming erases a block, writes it, verifies it. The 21013 Hot version initiates a . While the physical chip is writing one sector, the software is processing the next. This keeps the USB bus constantly saturated, making the cable and the chip noticeably warmer to the touch. This is the "hot" origin story.