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Lenovo L440 12289-2 BIOS

BIOS 12289-2 Added: Dec 26, 2018 RAR · 3.3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelL440
Board number12289-2
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size3.3 MB
BIOS chip size1 MB
AddedDecember 26, 2018
Updated
Original file nameLenovo L440 LOS-1 MB 12289-2.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 L440 laptop, board number 12289-2 from Wistron, supplied for a 1 MB flash chip in a RAR archive of about 3.3 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and save the original contents of your chip as a backup so you can restore them if something goes wrong.

For board 12289-2 the catalog also has 4 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 L440 12289-2. 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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