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Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15IKB NM-A981 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS NM-A981 Added: Jul 20, 2024 ZIP · 4.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelIdeaPad 310-15IKB
Board numberNM-A981
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size4.7 MB
AddedJuly 20, 2024
Updated
Original file nameIdeapad 310-15IKB (NM-A981 rev1.0).zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15IKB laptop, board number NM-A981 from Compal, revision 1.0, delivered as a ZIP archive of about 4.7 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match NM-A981 rev 1.0, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup. The file name is Ideapad 310-15IKB (NM-A981 rev1.0).zip.

The catalog also lists 3 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 15 BIOS dumps for board NM-A981.

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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 310-15IKB NM-A981. 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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