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Lenovo S400 VIUS4 LA-8951P BIOS

BIOS LA-8951P Added: Oct 24, 2022 RAR · 4.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelS400
Board numberLA-8951P
PlatformVIUS4
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.2 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedOctober 24, 2022
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_S400_VIUS3_VIUS4_LA_8951P_REV_1_0_2012_05_25_U44&U46_WORKING.rar

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Description

From the original post:
LENOVO S400 VIUS3 VIUS4 LA-8951P REV 1.0 2012-05-25 U44&U46 WORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the Lenovo S400 laptop, Compal board LA-8951P revision 1.0, platform VIUS4. The uploader marked it as tested, and the archive is a RAR file of about 4.2 MB. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your laptop match LA-8951P rev 1.0, and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if the flash goes wrong.

For board LA-8951P the catalog also has 5 schematics and 5 BIOS dumps.

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 S400 VIUS4 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.

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