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Lenovo IdeaPad 300 BMWQ2 NM-A481 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS NM-A481 Added: Mar 8, 2023 RAR · 7.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelIdeaPad 300
Board numberNM-A481
PlatformBMWQ2
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size7.9 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedMarch 8, 2023
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_IDEAPAD_300_15ISK_BMWQ1_BMWQ2_NM_A481_REV_1_0_2015_07_22.rar

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Description

From the original post:
LENOVO IDEAPAD 300-15ISK BMWQ1 BMWQ2 NM-A481 REV 1.0 2015-07-22 i7-6500U WORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the Lenovo IdeaPad 300 laptop, board number NM-A481, revision 1.0, platform BMWQ2, with Compal as the ODM. The uploader marked it as tested, which is their claim and not a verification. Technicians use a BIOS dump to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match yours, and back up the original chip contents. The archive is a 7.9 MB RAR file.

For board NM-A481 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 17 BIOS dumps.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 300 BMWQ2 NM-A481. 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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