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Lenovo ThinkPad EP520 NM-B562 BIOS

BIOS NM-B562 Added: Jul 10, 2021 RAR · 9.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad EP520
Board numberNM-B562
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size9.5 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedJuly 10, 2021
Updated
Original file nameThinkPad EP520 P52 NM-B562 Rev1.0.rar

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Description

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BIOS&EC&KBC

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad EP520 laptop, board NM-B562 revision 1.0 from Compal, packaged as a RAR archive of about 9.5 MB and including the EC/KBC firmware. 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 and revision match your machine and back up the original chip contents. The original file name is ThinkPad EP520 P52 NM-B562 Rev1.0.rar.

For board NM-B562 the catalog also has 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 1 BIOS dump.

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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 EP520 NM-B562. 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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