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Lenovo IdeaPad Z480 BIOS

BIOS Added: Jan 26, 2017 RAR · 2.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelIdeaPad Z480
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size2.8 MB
AddedJanuary 26, 2017
Updated
Original file nameLenovo IdeaPad Z480.rar

Where to get the file

Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo IdeaPad Z480 laptop, delivered as a RAR archive of about 2.8 MB under the file name Lenovo IdeaPad Z480.rar. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. No board number or revision is listed in the facts, so confirm that your board matches the model before flashing anything. Back up the original chip contents first so you can restore them if the write goes wrong.

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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 Z480. 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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