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Lenovo LT41MB 14217-1M BIOS (1 MB, clean ME)

BIOS 14217-1M Added: Feb 18, 2018 ZIP · 3.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelLT41MB
Board number14217-1M
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size3.4 MB
BIOS chip size1 MB
Marksclean ME
AddedFebruary 18, 2018
Updated
Original file nameLenovo LT41MB 14217-1M.BIN.zip

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 LT41MB laptop, board number 14217-1M from Wistron, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 3.4 MB with a 1 MB flash chip size and a cleaned Intel ME region. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Check that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file before flashing, and save a backup of the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 7 BIOS dumps for board 14217-1M.

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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 LT41MB 14217-1M. 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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