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Lenovo ThinkPad CE470 NM-A821 BIOS

BIOS NM-A821 Added: Apr 24, 2021 RAR · 4.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad CE470
Board numberNM-A821
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision3.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.8 MB
AddedApril 24, 2021
Updated
Original file nameLenovo Thinkpad CE470 NM-A821-REV 3.0 R0DET86W-TB_BIOS.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad CE470 laptop, board NM-A821 revision 3.0, with Compal listed as the manufacturer. The archive is a RAR file of about 4.8 MB, and the original file name is Lenovo Thinkpad CE470 NM-A821-REV 3.0 R0DET86W-TB_BIOS.rar. 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 flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and save a backup of the original chip contents.

For board NM-A821 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 8 BIOS dumps.

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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 CE470 NM-A821. 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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