Lenovo E531 VILE2 NM-A044 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | E531 |
| Board number | NM-A044 |
| Platform | VILE2 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 1.5 MB |
| Marks | includes EC firmware |
| Added | May 8, 2017 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Lenovo E531=128= VILE2 NM-A044 Rev 1.0 (EC file).rar |
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Description
This BIOS dump is for the Lenovo E531 laptop, board number NM-A044 revision 1.0, platform VILE2 and built by Compal. It includes EC/KBC firmware, so the embedded controller image is bundled with the BIOS data. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision match your board before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.
The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 7 BIOS dumps for board NM-A044.
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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 E531 VILE2 NM-A044. 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.