Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E540 NM-A161 BIOS (REV 1.0, clean ME)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | ThinkPad Edge E540 |
| Board number | NM-A161 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 8 MB |
| Marks | clean ME, includes EC firmware |
| Added | September 8, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | ThinkPad Edge E540 NM-A161 REV-1.0 BIOS + EC ME REGION FIXED.rar |
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Description
BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E540 laptop, board NM-A161 from Compal, revision 1.0. The package is 8 MB and includes EC/KBC firmware, with the Intel ME region cleaned. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update, and the EC firmware can be relevant when the embedded controller is involved. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your machine and back up the original chip contents.
For board NM-A161 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 12 BIOS dumps.
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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 E540 NM-A161. 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.