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Lenovo ThinkPad T480S ET481 NM-B471 BIOS

BIOS NM-B471 Added: Mar 28, 2022 RAR · 8.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad T480S
Board numberNM-B471
PlatformET481
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size8.2 MB
Marksunlocked, tested by uploader
AddedMarch 28, 2022
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_THINKPAD_T480S_ET481_NM_B471_REV_1_0_2017_10_30_UNLOCKED.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad T480S laptop, board NM-B471 (platform ET481, Compal ODM), revision 1.0. The file is marked as unlocked and as tested by the uploader, though that is the uploader's own claim and has not been checked by us. Technicians use a BIOS 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 back up the original chip contents first.

For board NM-B471 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 4 BIOS dumps.

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.

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 T480S ET481 NM-B471. 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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