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BIOS Recovery M710q/M910q

Difficulty: Risk: Reversibility: ✓ Total

This guide outlines a basic and reversible procedure to recover a corrupted BIOS or wrong configuration on Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny M710q and M910q.

Scope

  • Models: M710q, M910q
  • Risk: medium
  • Requires opening the chassis

Required items

  • Phillips #1 screwdriver
  • 8GB+ USB drive, FAT32
  • Official Lenovo BIOS image

Short steps

  1. Disconnect the system from power.
  2. Open the chassis and locate the BIOS recovery jumper.
  3. Move the jumper to the recovery position.
  4. Insert the USB with the BIOS image and power on.
  5. Wait for flashing to complete and return the jumper to its original position.

Technical notes

  • The process usually takes 3 to 6 minutes.
  • Do not interrupt power during flashing.