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Lenovo ThinkPad E480 LCFC NM-B421 BIOS (REV 1)

BIOS NM-B421 Added: Aug 31, 2020 RAR · 4.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad E480
Board numberNM-B421
PlatformLCFC
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.7 MB
AddedAugust 31, 2020
Updated
Original file nameLenovo Thinkpad E480 E580 LCFC NM-B421 Rev1.0vvv.rar

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Description

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BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad E480 laptop, board number NM-B421 (platform LCFC, built by Compal), revision 1, supplied as a RAR archive of about 4.7 MB. A dump like this is used with an SPI programmer to reprogram the BIOS flash chip after corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if needed.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 3 boardview files, and 8 BIOS dumps for board NM-B421.

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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 E480 LCFC NM-B421. 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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