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Lenovo Y400 QIQY5 NM-A141 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS NM-A141 Added: Oct 2, 2022 RAR · 21 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelY400
Board numberNM-A141
PlatformQIQY5
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size21 MB
Markstested by uploader, includes EC firmware
AddedOctober 2, 2022
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO_Y400_NM_A141_REV_1_0_BIOS_&_E&_KBEC_WORKING_BIOS_100%.rar

Where to get the file

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Description

From the original post:
LENOVO Y400 QIQY5 NM-A141 REV 1.0 2013-03-07 U5&U9 BIOS & EC & KBEC (IO) WORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the Lenovo Y400 laptop, Compal-built board NM-A141, revision 1.0, platform QIQY5. The archive is marked as tested by the uploader and includes EC/KBC firmware alongside the BIOS image. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match NM-A141 rev 1.0, and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if the write goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 3 BIOS dumps for board NM-A141.

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 Y400 QIQY5 NM-A141. 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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