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Lenovo EX280 NM-B521 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS NM-B521 Added: Sep 28, 2023 RAR · 12 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelEX280
Board numberNM-B521
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size12 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedSeptember 28, 2023
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_EX280_NM_B521_REV_1_0_2017_10_06_BIOS_&_MEC_TESTED_BIOS.rar

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Description

From the original post:
LENOVO EX280 NM-B521 REV 1.0 2017-10-06 BIOS & MEC TESTED BIOS

BIOS dump for the Lenovo EX280 laptop, Compal-built board NM-B521 at revision 1.0. The uploader marks it as tested, and the RAR archive is about 11.6 MB. A technician would use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your machine exactly, and back up the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 6 BIOS dumps for board NM-B521.

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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 EX280 NM-B521. 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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