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Lenovo L197WA BIOS

BIOS Added: Apr 24, 2023 ZIP · 0.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelL197WA
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size0.1 MB
AddedApril 24, 2023
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_L197WA M190A1 version number 715G2883-3-6.zip

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Description

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LENOVO_L197WA M190A1 version number 715G2883-3-6

BIOS dump for the Lenovo L197WA laptop, shared as a ZIP archive with the original file name LENOVO_L197WA M190A1 version number 715G2883-3-6. The facts give no chip size or revision beyond that version string, so check the board number printed on your own machine against the file before doing anything. A dump like this is used with a programmer to reprogram the SPI flash chip after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Save a backup of the original chip contents first, so you can restore it if the write goes wrong.

For the Lenovo L197WA the catalog also has 3 BIOS dumps.

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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 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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