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Lenovo FE490 FE480 NM-B911 BIOS (REV 1.0, clean ME)

BIOS NM-B911 Added: Oct 22, 2020 RAR · 6.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelFE490
Board numberNM-B911
PlatformFE480
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size6.4 MB
Marksclean ME
AddedOctober 22, 2020
Updated
Original file nameLenovo FE490 FE590 FE480 NM-B911 REV 1.0 clear me.rar

Where to get the file

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 FE490 laptop, board NM-B911 revision 1.0, listed under platform FE480 with Compal as the ODM. The file is marked clean ME, meaning the Intel ME region has been reset. Technicians use a 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 before flashing, and save a backup of the original chip contents first.

For board NM-B911 the catalog also has 3 schematics and 15 BIOS dumps.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 FE490 FE480 NM-B911. 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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