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Lenovo ThinkPad P50 BP500 NM-A451 BIOS (REV 0.3, 16 MB)

BIOS NM-A451 Added: May 8, 2022 RAR · 17 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad P50
Board numberNM-A451
PlatformBP500
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision0.3
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size17 MB
BIOS chip size16 MB
AddedMay 8, 2022
Updated
Original file nameThinkPad P50 BP500 NM-A451 REV 0.3 2015-05-19 16MB BIOS.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad P50 laptop, board NM-A451 (platform BP500, Compal ODM), revision 0.3, made for a 16 MB flash chip. The archive is a RAR file of about 17.2 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your motherboard, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 4 BIOS dumps for board NM-A451.

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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 P50 BP500 NM-A451. 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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