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Lenovo E540-AILE2 NM-A161 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS NM-A161 Added: Feb 28, 2018 RAR · 4.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelE540-AILE2
Board numberNM-A161
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.9 MB
AddedFebruary 28, 2018
Updated
Original file nameLenovo E540-AILE2 NM-A161 Rev.1.0 Tasted.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo E540-AILE2 laptop, board number NM-A161, revision 1.0, from the Compal design. The archive is a RAR file of about 4.9 MB, named Lenovo E540-AILE2 NM-A161 Rev.1.0 Tasted.rar in its original form. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match NM-A161 Rev 1.0, and save the original contents of your chip as a backup.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics and 12 BIOS dumps for board NM-A161.

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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 E540-AILE2 NM-A161. 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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