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Lenovo ThinkPad L540 12290-1M BIOS (1 MB)

BIOS 12290-1M Added: Jun 12, 2024 RAR · 7.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad L540
Board number12290-1M
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size7.4 MB
BIOS chip size1 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedJune 12, 2024
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_THINKPAD_L540_LPD_1_12290_1M_48_4LH01_01M_WORKING_BIOS_100%.rar

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Description

From the original post:
LENOVO THINKPAD L540 LPD-1 12290-1M 48.4LH01.01M WORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad L540 laptop, board number 12290-1M from Wistron, with a 1 MB chip size and a RAR archive of about 7.4 MB. The uploader marked it as tested and working. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

For board 12290-1M the catalog also has 2 BIOS dumps.

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 L540 12290-1M. 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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