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Lenovo ThinkPad EX280 NM-B521 BIOS

BIOS NM-B521 Added: Jan 18, 2021 RAR · 6.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad EX280
Board numberNM-B521
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size6.1 MB
AddedJanuary 18, 2021
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO ThinkPad _EX280_NM_b521_Rev_1_0_X280_Type_20KF,_20KE.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad EX280 laptop, board number NM-B521, revision 1.0, made by Compal. The original archive is named LENOVO ThinkPad _EX280_NM_b521_Rev_1_0_X280_Type_20KF,_20KE.rar and is about 6.1 MB in RAR format. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match NM-B521 and 1.0, and back up the original chip contents first.

For board NM-B521 the catalog also has 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 6 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 EX280 NM-B521. 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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