Lenovo ThinkPad X260 NM-A531 BIOS (REV 3.0, clean ME)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | ThinkPad X260 |
| Board number | NM-A531 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 3.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 5.2 MB |
| Marks | clean ME |
| Added | April 24, 2026 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | THINKPAD X260 NM-A531 REV 3.0 clear me test ok.zip |
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Description
BIOS dump for the Lenovo ThinkPad X260 laptop, board number NM-A531, PCB revision 3.0, from Compal. The dump has a cleaned Intel ME region and is supplied as a ZIP archive of about 5.2 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match NM-A531 and 3.0, and save a backup of the original chip contents.
For board NM-A531 the catalog also has 3 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 14 BIOS dumps.
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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 X260 NM-A531. 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.