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Lenovo ThinkPad X220 BIOS

BIOS Added: May 4, 2019 RAR · 0.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad X220
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size0.1 MB
AddedMay 4, 2019
Updated
Original file nameLenovo ThinkPad X220 X230 Bios Password Bin File.rar

Where to get the file

Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 laptop, supplied as a RAR archive named Lenovo ThinkPad X220 X230 Bios Password Bin File.rar. The file is listed as a BIOS dump and is about 0.1 MB in size. Technicians typically use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. The original file name suggests it relates to a BIOS password, but the facts available here do not confirm which board revision or chip it matches.

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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 X220. 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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