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Lenovo G580 LA-7982P BIOS (clean ME)

BIOS LA-7982P Added: Apr 9, 2018 ZIP · 3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelG580
Board numberLA-7982P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size3 MB
Marksclean ME, includes EC firmware
AddedApril 9, 2018
Updated
Original file nameLenovo G580 Compal LA-7982P.zip

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Description

From the original post:
Lenovo G580 Compal LA-7982P REV 1.0 BIOS Clear ME+EC

BIOS dump for the Lenovo G580 laptop, Compal board LA-7982P, supplied as a ZIP of about 3.0 MB with a cleaned Intel ME region and included EC/KBC firmware. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update, and the bundled EC firmware can be relevant when the embedded controller is part of the problem. Check that the board number on your motherboard, and its revision, match the file before flashing.

For board LA-7982P the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 11 BIOS dumps.

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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 G580 LA-7982P. 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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