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| Pin | Function | Tip | |------|----------|-----| | 1 (CS) | Chip select | Use shorter wires | | 2 (DO) | Data out | 3.3V logic only! | | 3 (WP) | Write protect | Connect to 3.3V (disable WP) | | 4 (GND) | Ground | Must connect | | 5 (DI) | Data in | | | 6 (CLK) | Clock | Add 10k pull-up to 3.3V for stability | | 7 (HOLD) | Hold | Connect to 3.3V | | 8 (VCC) | 3.3V | DO NOT use 5V (chip damage) |

⚠️ Critical: The CH341A outputs 5V on some pins. NeoProgrammer includes a voltage warning – always select 3.3V mode if your chip requires it (most modern BIOS chips are 3.3V).

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