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Lenovo ThinkPad T460 BT462 NM-A581 BIOS

BIOS NM-A581 Added: Jan 28, 2023 RAR · 7.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad T460
Board numberNM-A581
PlatformBT462
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision3.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size7.5 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedJanuary 28, 2023
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_ThinkPad_T460_BT462_NM_A581_REV_3_0_2015_12_24_WORKING_BIOS.rar

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Description

From the original post:
LENOVO ThinkPad T460 BT462 NM-A581 REV 3.0 2015-12-24 WORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad T460 laptop, Compal-built board NM-A581 with platform BT462 and revision 3.0. The uploader marks it as tested, though that is their own claim and not verified here. Technicians use a 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 match your machine before flashing, and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed. The archive is a RAR file of about 7.5 MB.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 10 BIOS dumps for board NM-A581.

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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 T460 BT462 NM-A581. 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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