Lenovo ThinkPad FA495 NM-C131 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | ThinkPad FA495 |
| Board number | NM-C131 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 8.8 MB |
| Marks | tested by uploader |
| Added | March 6, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | LENOVO_THINKPAD_FA495_NM_C131_REV_1_0_2019_03_01_WORKING_BIOS.rar |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
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Description
BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad FA495 laptop, Compal board NM-C131, revision 1.0, archived as RAR at about 8.8 MB. The uploader marked it as tested, though that is their own claim and not something the catalog has checked. A BIOS dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match NM-C131 rev 1.0, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup first.
For board NM-C131 the catalog also has 1 schematic and 1 BIOS dump.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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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 FA495 NM-C131. 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.