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Lenovo ThinkPad L490 BIOS

BIOS Added: Mar 16, 2021 RAR · 25 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad L490
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size25 MB
AddedMarch 16, 2021
Updated
Original file nameLaptops_ThinkPad_L490_L590_type_20Q7,_20Q8_type_20Q5,_20Q6_FL490FL590.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

This BIOS dump is for the Lenovo ThinkPad L490 laptop, delivered as a RAR archive of about 25.2 MB. The original file name references the L490 and L590 family with machine types 20Q7, 20Q8, 20Q5 and 20Q6, so the archive appears to cover several related models. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 2 BIOS dumps for the Lenovo ThinkPad L490.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 L490. 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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