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Lenovo ThinkPad AIVE1 NM-A211 BIOS (REV 1.0, 8 MB)

BIOS NM-A211 Added: Dec 19, 2023 RAR · 7.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad AIVE1
Board numberNM-A211
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size7.6 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedDecember 19, 2023
Updated
Original file nameTHINKPAD_AIVE1_NM_A211_REV_1_0_2014_08_07_8MB_WORKIG_BIOS_100%.rar

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Description

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THINKPAD AIVE1 NM-A211 REV 1.0 2014-08-07 8MB BIOS & KBEC WORKIG BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad AIVE1 laptop, Compal board NM-A211, revision 1.0, made for an 8 MB flash chip. The package also includes EC/KBC firmware. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision match your machine before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first, since a wrong image can leave the laptop unable to start.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 5 BIOS dumps for board NM-A211.

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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 ThinkPad AIVE1 NM-A211. 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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