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Lenovo ThinkPad L460 BL460 NM-A651 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS NM-A651 Added: Jul 16, 2023 RAR · 8.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad L460
Board numberNM-A651
PlatformBL460
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size8.2 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedJuly 16, 2023
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_THINKPAD_L460_BL460_NM_A651_REV_1_0_UC8M1_UC8M2_&_KBEC.rar

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Description

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LENOVO THINKPAD L460 BL460 NM-A651 REV 1.0 i5-6300U UC8M1 UC8M2 & KBEC

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad L460 laptop, board NM-A651 revision 1.0 on platform BL460, made by Compal and packaged as a RAR archive of about 8.2 MB. The dump includes 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 writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision match your machine, and back up the original chip contents first.

For board NM-A651 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 11 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 L460 BL460 NM-A651. 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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