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Lenovo ThinkPad T430 BIOS

BIOS Added: Jul 7, 2021 ZIP · 10 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad T430
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size10 MB
AddedJuly 7, 2021
Updated
Original file nameBIOS ThinkPad_T430 NZM4I-7.zip

Where to get the file

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad T430 laptop, delivered as a ZIP archive of about 10 MB under the original file name BIOS ThinkPad_T430 NZM4I-7.zip. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. No board number, revision or chip size is listed for this file, so confirm that your motherboard matches the T430 before flashing. Back up the original chip contents first so you can recover if the write goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic, 2 boardview files, and 3 BIOS dumps for the Lenovo ThinkPad T430.

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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 T430. 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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