Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E445 NM-A231 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | ThinkPad Edge E445 |
| Board number | NM-A231 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 2.9 MB |
| Added | July 14, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | NM_A231_AAVE1_ThinkPad_Edge_E445_E455_REV1_0_Lenovo_E455C_NM_A231.rar |
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Description
BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E445 laptop, Compal board NM-A231 at revision 1.0, distributed as a RAR archive of about 2.9 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. The original file name also references the E455 and E455C, so compare the board number and revision printed on your motherboard before flashing anything. Back up the existing chip contents first so you have a way to recover if the write goes wrong.
The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 2 BIOS dumps for board NM-A231.
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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 Edge E445 NM-A231. 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.