Lenovo FA491 NM-C181 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Board number | NM-C181 |
| Platform | FA491 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 8.5 MB |
| Added | April 4, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | X395_T495s_ThinkPad_Type_20NM_FA391_FA491_NM_C181_Rev_1_0_R13ET43W.rar |
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Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
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Description
BIOS dump for the Lenovo laptop board NM-C181, platform FA491, built by Compal and listed as revision 1.0. The archive is a RAR file of about 8.5 MB, named X395_T495s_ThinkPad_Type_20NM_FA391_FA491_NM_C181_Rev_1_0_R13ET43W.rar. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.
For board NM-C181 the catalog also has 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 2 BIOS dumps.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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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 FA491 NM-C181. 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.