I tried NetProgrammer too, but I get "no response from IC" when using it. Do I have to desolder the IC? I prefer to just use the aligator clips....

I have an 500e (1st gen) and having issues reading the bios chip. As far as I can see, its a Windbond 25Q128FW. I can't find that exact model in my programmer software CH341a Programmer 1.13. When looking up the SoC, it seems it's on 1.8V, so I assume that's what I should set my programmer to? In the software, I pick the closest SoC I can find, which is W25Q128BV. When I read it, it only returns all FF or 00. Any pointers to how I should proceed? Get another software? if so, which one? Change voltage?

So how do I dump the BIOS on these devices? 500e gen 1. Do I need to open the device and use some flash reader directly on the chip? If so, which reader do you recommend?