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Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK NM-A981 BIOS

BIOS NM-A981 Added: Mar 23, 2018 ZIP · 5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelIdeaPad 310-15ISK
Board numberNM-A981
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size5 MB
AddedMarch 23, 2018
Updated
Original file nameLenovo IdeaPad 310-15isk=128+8=nm-a981.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK laptop, board number NM-A981, produced by Compal. The archive is a ZIP of about 5 MB, with the original file name Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15isk=128+8=nm-a981.zip, which suggests it is meant for a 128 MB flash chip layout with an 8 MB region. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number NM-A981 matches your motherboard, and back up the original chip contents before writing anything.

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 310-15ISK 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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