Lenovo S400 LA-8951P BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | S400 |
| Board number | LA-8951P |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 3.2 MB |
| Added | February 7, 2018 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Lenovo s400-la-8951p Repair ME.BIN.zip |
Where to get the file
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Description
BIOS dump for the Lenovo S400 laptop, board number LA-8951P from Compal, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 3.2 MB under the file name Lenovo s400-la-8951p Repair ME.BIN.zip. The file name suggests the ME region has been prepared for repair, though the facts do not confirm a specific cleaning method. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.
The catalog also lists 5 schematics and 5 BIOS dumps for board LA-8951P.
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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 S400 LA-8951P. 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.