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Lenovo ThinkCentre M920Q NM-B551 BIOS

BIOS NM-B551 Added: Jan 26, 2022 RAR · 10 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkCentre M920Q
Board numberNM-B551
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size10 MB
BIOS chip size16 MB / 8 MB
AddedJanuary 26, 2022
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_ThinkCentre_M920Q_type_10RR_NM_B551_EQ370_16MB_&_8MB_BIOS.rar

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Description

From the original post:
IQ3X0IL REV 1.0 2018-04-03

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkCentre M920Q, board number NM-B551 (Compal), revision 1.0, supplied as a RAR archive of about 10 MB with files for both 16 MB and 8 MB flash chips. Note that the source listing calls this a laptop while the model is a desktop-style ThinkCentre, so confirm the device type against your unit. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

For board NM-B551 the catalog also has 3 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 ThinkCentre M920Q NM-B551. 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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