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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IGL05 GS553 NM-C961 BIOS

BIOS NM-C961 Added: Jun 8, 2022 RAR · 3.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelIdeaPad 3 14IGL05
Board numberNM-C961
PlatformGS553
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size3.5 MB
AddedJune 8, 2022
Updated
Original file nameIDEAPAD_3_14IGL05_GS453_GS553_NM_C961_REV_1_0_2019_12_27_DWCN23WW.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IGL05 laptop, board number NM-C961, platform GS553, built by Compal and listed as revision 1.0. The archive is about 3.5 MB in RAR format, and the original file name is IDEAPAD_3_14IGL05_GS453_GS553_NM_C961_REV_1_0_2019_12_27_DWCN23WW.rar. A dump like this is used 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 on your laptop match, and back up the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 3 BIOS dumps for board NM-C961.

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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 IdeaPad 3 14IGL05 GS553 NM-C961. 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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