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Lenovo Flex 14 C340 14IWL FLEX 14IWL S540 14IWL S540 14IWL EL4C1 BIOS

BIOS Added: Jun 27, 2020 RAR · 5.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size5.9 MB
AddedJune 27, 2020
Updated
Original file nameLenovo_Flex_14_C340_14IWL_FLEX_14IWL_S540_14IWL_S540_14IWL_EL4C1.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 a Lenovo laptop, distributed as a RAR archive of about 5.9 MB. The original file name lists the Lenovo Flex 14 C340, Flex 14IWL and S540-14IWL family, with the BIOS version marker EL4C1 included in the name, so compare it against your own machine's model and board before use. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. No board number, chip size or revision is given in the file details, so confirm those on your board first.

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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 Flex 14 C340 14IWL FLEX 14IWL S540 14IWL S540 14IWL EL4C1. 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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