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Lenovo Z500 BIOS (2 MB)

BIOS Added: Jan 26, 2017 BIN · 2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelZ500
DeviceLaptop
FormatBIN
Size2 MB
BIOS chip size2 MB
AddedJanuary 26, 2017
Updated
Original file namelenovo-Z500 2M OK.bin

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 Z500 laptop, supplied as a BIN file named lenovo-Z500 2M OK.bin and sized for a 2 MB flash chip. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI 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 the target system, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can restore them if needed. The file is not verified on this page, so treat the result as your own responsibility.

For the Lenovo Z500 the catalog also has 1 schematic and 9 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 Z500. 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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