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Lenovo L197WA BIOS

BIOS Added: Apr 24, 2023 RAR · 0.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelL197WA
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size0.1 MB
AddedApril 24, 2023
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_L197WA DVI_SST25vf020b_tsum5plhl_lf_lm190wx11440X900 MCU.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

From the original post:
LENOVO L197WA DVI SST25vf020b tsum5plhl-lf lm190wx11440X900 MCU

BIOS dump for the Lenovo L197WA, listed as a laptop and supplied as a RAR archive of about 0.1 MB. The file name and caption mention an SST25VF020B flash chip, a DVI connection, display strings tsum5plhl-lf and LM190WX1, and an MCU image, so confirm the target device before using it. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after corruption or a failed update. Back up the original chip contents first, and check that the board number and revision match yours.

The catalog also lists 3 BIOS dumps for the Lenovo L197WA.

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 L197WA. 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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