Lenovo ThinkPad E531 VILE2 NM-A044 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | ThinkPad E531 |
| Board number | NM-A044 |
| Platform | VILE2 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 7 MB |
| Added | January 27, 2018 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Lenovo Thinkpad E531=8=VILE2 NM-A044 REV1.0.rar |
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Description
BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad E531 laptop, board number NM-A044, revision 1.0, platform VILE2, produced by Compal. The archive is about 7 MB in RAR format. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match NM-A044 REV1.0, and save a backup of the original chip contents so you can recover if something goes wrong.
For board NM-A044 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 7 BIOS dumps.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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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 E531 VILE2 NM-A044. 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.