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Lenovo ThinkPad T470 CT470 NM-A931 BIOS (REV 2.0)

BIOS NM-A931 Added: Sep 12, 2023 RAR · 5.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad T470
Board numberNM-A931
PlatformCT470
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision2.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size5.9 MB
Marksunlocked
AddedSeptember 12, 2023
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_THINKPAD_T470_CT470_NM_A931_REV_2_0_2016_10_28_UNLOCK_BIOS.rar

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Description

From the original post:
LENOVO THINKPAD T470 CT470 NM-A931 REV 2.0 2016-10-28 UNLOCK BIOS PATCHED

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad T470 laptop, board NM-A931 (platform CT470, ODM Compal), revision 2.0. The file is supplied as an unlocked image in a RAR archive of about 5.9 MB. 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 save the original chip contents as a backup.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics and 15 BIOS dumps for board NM-A931.

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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 T470 CT470 NM-A931. 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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