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Lenovo G50-45 ACLU6 NM-A281 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS NM-A281 Added: Jul 11, 2017 RAR · 2.3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelG50-45
Board numberNM-A281
PlatformACLU6
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size2.3 MB
AddedJuly 11, 2017
Updated
Original file nameLenovo G50-45 ACLU5 ACLU6 NM-A281 Rev.1.0 new.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 G50-45 laptop, board number NM-A281 revision 1.0, platform ACLU6 and built by Compal. The file is a RAR archive of about 2.3 MB, and the original file name also references ACLU5, so check the platform carefully against your own board. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision match your motherboard, and save a backup of the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 5 schematics and 14 BIOS dumps for board NM-A281.

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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 G50-45 ACLU6 NM-A281. 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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