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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E540 NM-A161 BIOS

BIOS NM-A161 Added: Aug 26, 2018 ZIP · 4.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad Edge E540
Board numberNM-A161
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size4.9 MB
AddedAugust 26, 2018
Updated
Original file nameLenovo ThinkPad Edge E540=8=NM-A161 GPU Nvidia N14P-GV2-S-A1.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E540 laptop, board number NM-A161 from Compal, delivered as a ZIP archive of about 4.9 MB. The original file name also references an Nvidia N14P-GV2-S-A1 GPU, which is part of the listing title. 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 on your motherboard matches NM-A161, and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if something goes wrong.

For board NM-A161 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 12 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 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.

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