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Lenovo BX280 NM-A531 BIOS

BIOS NM-A531 Added: Mar 15, 2024 RAR · 9.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelBX280
Board numberNM-A531
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision3.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size9.5 MB
Marksclean ME, tested by uploader, fast boot
AddedMarch 15, 2024
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_BX280_NM_A531_REV_3_0_2015_11_2_FAST_BOOT_WORKING_BIOS_100%.rar

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Description

From the original post:
LENOVO BX280 NM-A531 REV 3.0 2015-11-2 FAST BOOT WORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the Lenovo BX280 laptop, Compal board NM-A531, revision 3.0, packaged as a 9.5 MB RAR archive. The uploader describes it as tested, with a cleaned Intel ME region and fast boot enabled. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match NM-A531 rev 3.0 before flashing, and read out and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed.

For board NM-A531 the catalog also has 3 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 14 BIOS dumps.

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How to open it

A BIOS dump is written to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and save the original chip contents twice before writing.

Guide: Flash a Laptop BIOS with a CH341A Programmer →

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Questions about this file

How do I flash this BIOS dump?

Write it to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and keep the original contents first, and check that the chip size matches the dump.

Will this BIOS work on my board?

Only if the board number and revision match: Lenovo BX280 NM-A531. Dumps from a different board or revision can leave the board dead.

What does “clean ME” mean?

The Intel ME region in the dump has been reset, so it can be used on another board of the same model. Keep your original dump and transfer serial numbers if needed.

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