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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 NM-E981 BIOS

BIOS NM-E981 Added: Feb 17, 2024 RAR · 57 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad T14
Board numberNM-E981
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size57 MB
AddedFebruary 17, 2024
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_ThinkPad_T14_Gen_3_Type_21AJ_N3MET15W_NM_E981_rev_1_0.rar

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Description

From the original post:
LENOVO ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 Type (21AJ) (N3MET15W) NM-E981 rev 1.0

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 laptop, board NM-E981 revision 1.0, made by Compal. The file is a RAR archive of about 56.8 MB, and the original name references the ThinkPad T14 Gen 3, Type 21AJ, with the N3MET15W version string. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your machine, and back up the original chip contents first.

For board NM-E981 the catalog also has 2 boardview files and 1 BIOS dump.

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.

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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 T14 NM-E981. 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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