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Lenovo ThinkPad L570 LA-C422P BIOS

BIOS LA-C422P Added: Nov 17, 2020 RAR · 4.3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad L570
Board numberLA-C422P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.3 MB
AddedNovember 17, 2020
Updated
Original file nameLenovo_ThinkPad_L570_Compal_LA_C422P_BIOS_type_20JQ,_20JR_20J8,.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 L570 laptop, Compal board LA-C422P, shared as a RAR archive of about 4.3 MB. The original file name lists the type numbers 20JQ, 20JR and 20J8, so the dump covers more than one configuration of this model. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match before writing anything, and back up the original chip contents first.

For board LA-C422P the catalog also has 1 schematic and 3 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 L570 LA-C422P. 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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