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Lenovo G400-G490-G500 LA-9631P BIOS

BIOS LA-9631P Added: Sep 13, 2017 RAR · 3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelG400-G490-G500
Board numberLA-9631P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size3 MB
AddedSeptember 13, 2017
Updated
Original file nameLenovo G400-G490-G500=8=LA-9631P.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 G400, G490 and G500 laptop series, board number LA-9631P from Compal, delivered as a RAR archive of about 3 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with an external programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and read out and save the original chip contents as a backup.

The catalog also lists 4 schematics and 11 BIOS dumps for board LA-9631P.

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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 G400-G490-G500 LA-9631P. 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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