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Lenovo IdeaPad 300 MBWQ2 NM-A481 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS NM-A481 Added: Apr 6, 2023 RAR · 6.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelIdeaPad 300
Board numberNM-A481
PlatformMBWQ2
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size6.2 MB
Markstested by uploader, includes EC firmware
AddedApril 6, 2023
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_IDEAPAD_300_15ISK_BMWQ1_MBWQ2_NM_A481_REV_1_0_2015_07_22.rar

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Description

From the original post:
LENOVO IDEAPAD 300-15ISK BMWQ1 MBWQ2 NM-A481 REV 1.0 2015-07-22 216-0867030 4 i7-6500U WORKING BIOS & KBEC 100%

BIOS dump for the Lenovo IdeaPad 300 laptop on Compal board NM-A481, revision 1.0, platform MBWQ2. The file is marked as tested by the uploader and includes EC/KBC firmware, so the controller code is part of the package. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.

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 MBWQ2 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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