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LENOVO IDEPAD S145 - FV440 FS441 FS540 NMC-121 W25Q128BV BIOS

BIOS Added: Sep 30, 2021 RAR · 5.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size5.8 MB
BIOS chip size16 MB
AddedSeptember 30, 2021
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO IDEPAD S145 - FV440_FS441_FS540 NMC-121 W25Q128BV.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for a Lenovo laptop, supplied for a 16 MB flash chip and packed as a RAR archive of about 5.8 MB. The original file name points to the IdeaPad S145 family, with the FV440, FS441 and FS540 model codes and the NMC-121 board reference. The name also mentions a W25Q128BV chip, which is a 16 MB part, so it matches the stated chip size. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or failed update.

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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 IDEPAD S145 - FV440 FS441 FS540 NMC-121 W25Q128BV. 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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