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Lenovo Y700 BY511 NM-A541 BIOS (REV 1.0, 8 MB / 4 MB)

BIOS NM-A541 Added: Nov 16, 2021 RAR · 4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelY700
Board numberNM-A541
PlatformBY511
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB / 4 MB
AddedNovember 16, 2021
Updated
Original file nameLENOVO Y700 BY511 NM-A541 REV1.0 2015-07-31 4MB & 8MB.rar

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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 Y700 laptop, board NM-A541 revision 1.0, platform BY511, built by Compal and supplied for both 8 MB and 4 MB flash chips. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your own board, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup. The file comes as a RAR archive of about 4 MB.

For board NM-A541 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 2 BIOS dumps.

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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 Y700 BY511 NM-A541. 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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