Lenovo System Update fried my BIOS... What can I do?

Hi all,
I'm in a bind. I did a clean install of Vista, and then I ran ThinkVantage System Update. It pulled up the BIOS update as a critical issue (among others) and so I consented to install it. The problem is, halfway through the update process, it stopped responding. I gave it two hours, then, thinking that it might be okay (the updater hadn't gotten to "erasing old BIOS" or whatever...) I rebooted it.
Four beeps and then nothing. Nothing.
I took it to my university's ITS department, and they recommend a system board replacement. I can't afford that.
I was wondering if there was a way that I could reflash the BIOS myself, or if I had to send it to depot, what sort of time and cost I am looking at. Can anyone advise me on what I should do?

Have you contacted support as ProblematicT61p did?
By doing so it looks as though they got their problem was solved.
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I've still not gone and tried to install the realtek audio driver that I know caused the break, but thats just due to time limits with the project, if I have some time I'll try and install and see if things still function afterwards.
So to break down the events:
Clean Win8.1 Retail image, used SCCM to deploy onto a machine, run windows updates on the machine and install Lenovo System Update. Things looked okay until I would try to run System update a second time after rebooting, then it was broken due to IA not being able to gather data. Later after SFC and DISM scans was able to see that two files were being reported corrupt and unfixable, one I know is related to Store app, other I think is a library file for the Apps.
Fixed the files by getting the Install.wim from my iso file, telling the system to use that for the source as the online sources weren't working. Dism was then able to fix the two files and I could successfully sysprep/capture the system with SCCM tools.

After Win 8.1 update - Lenovo System Update defective (doesn't find updates any more)

Lenovo System Update tells me that all is up to date!
I searched at Lenovo for new drivers for windows 8.1
They asked me exactly what notebook I use. For the x1 carbone 3460-4LG (checked 3 times because I couldn't believe it) they discribed my computer as:
i7-3667U(3.2GHz), 4GB RAM, 256GB Solid State Drive, 14in 1600x900 LCD, Intel HD Graphics, Intel 802.11agn wireless, WWAN, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure Chip, 4c Li-Ion, Win8 Pro 64.
My notebook has 8GB RAM, 180GB SSD and (as I believe) no carbone x1 has 1GB Ethernet, because it has no network connector at all!
So first question: can I believe the suggestions of lenovo for new drivers?
There are several drivers released in October 2013 that I surely do not have already installed.
That means, Lenovo System Update doesn't work any more, without error message!
Question two: Has Lenovo a solution to repair their defective updater? Or will they release a solution?
Very disappointed regards.
Alex

Another Workaroung wich could help is the Tool DriverEasy. It does scan yours system and shows you all missing Driver. The missing driver can be downloaded or directly installed.
For me it found every missing Driver on different Lenovo Modells. The only thing to use it as Full Service, is you have to buy it for i think about 30 $.

System Update not recognising BIOS update

I have a ThinkCentre M92p 2992D9G and want to make sure everything is up to date before installing the Windows 10 upgrade. The Lenovo System Update (5.07.003) does not appear to be picking up the latest Bios for my system - the website is showing Bios 9SKT89A released 30 July which is clearly newer than 9SKT88AUS that is on mine, and the latest update check was on 31 July. I am also slightly concerned that there is no Bios for Windows 10 available. Whilst Microsoft have clearly decided that Windows 10 will run on my PC, I want to make sure that it will be fully functioning.

just offering assistance;
always put the link on a separate line.
@ kevin, the link is:
https://download.lenovo.com/catalog//10AA_Win7.xml
Yes aps is missing.
==
@wh4t3v3r
You are missing several items. Power manager is in the catalog, but not power manager driver.
https://download.lenovo.com/catalog//20C6_Win8.xml
https://download.lenovo.com/catalog//20C6_Win7.xml
Be more specific as to what operating system and MODEL type you are missing items from and state said items.
==
SU and UR search the Lenovo server based on machine MODEL and operating system.
It seems two or more catalog entries need updating.

Lenovo System Update 5.03 on T430u doesn't report software updates

On my T430u Lenovo System Update 5.03 running on windows 8.1doen't find any update even though updates are available. More technical details about the problem are reported in my previous thread.
I'm really pleased if someone can help me.
Thanks,
Denis.
Solved!
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Hi Mithun,
The problem still persist.
I've just reinstalled all components:
- .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
- Lenovo System Update 5.03.008 (systemupdate503-2013-10-31.exe)
- Related Patch "Patch module for Lenovo System Update" (sushortcutfix01.exe)
- Executing DesktopToastsForCriticalUpdates (look at the screenshot) it reports available updates
- Executing Lenovo System Update it doesn't report any updates to install.
In logs directory of Lenovo System Update installation directory (C:\Program Files (x86)\Lenovo\System Update\logs) I can extract the same error:
Info   2014-01-20 , 12.04.56
   in Tvsu.Engine.Process.HelloProcess.DownloadUDF(String helloClientLevel)
   Message: The UDF will be downloaded from: https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/agent/SSClientCommon/HelloLevel_9_08_00.xml
Info   2014-01-20 , 12.04.56
   in Tvsu.Engine.Process.HelloProcess.DownloadUDF(String helloClientLevel)
   Message: The UDF will be downloaded to-> C:\ProgramData\Lenovo\SystemUpdate\session\system\SSClientCommon\HelloLevel_9_08_00.xml
Info   2014-01-20 , 12.04.56
   in Tvsukernel.CustomControls.Step.<>c__DisplayClass7.<set_Image>b__6()
   Message: Setting PROCESSING status.
Severe   2014-01-20 , 12.04.56
   in Tvsu.Engine.Process.HelloProcess.Start()
   Message: Error reading C:\ProgramData\Lenovo\SystemUpdate\session\system\SSClientCommon\HelloLevel_9_08_00.xml, this XML file is not well-formed
   Exception:
       Message: Elemento radice mancante.
       Type: System.Xml.XmlException
           in System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Throw(Exception e)
   in System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.ParseDocumentContent()
   in System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Read()
   in System.Xml.XPath.XPathDocument.LoadFromReader(XmlReader reader, XmlSpace space)
   in System.Xml.XPath.XPathDocument..ctor(TextReader textReader)
   in Tvsu.Engine.Process.HelloProcess.ParseUDF(String udfPath)
   in Tvsu.Engine.Process.HelloProcess.Start()
- The File: C:\ProgramData\Lenovo\SystemUpdate\session\system\SSClientCommon\HelloLevel_9_08_00.xml
it's an empty file (0 KB).
Can you help me?
Is there a place where I can attach all log files ?
Best regards,
Denis.

Compatibility issue between Netop Vision 7.2 and Lenovo System Update 4.01

I am just posting this here as an FYI.
It seems that if Vision 7.2 (perhaps older versions also) is installed, Lenovo System Update can no longer download updates. The list of updates is still downloaded and the updates applicable to the system are shown, but the actual download fails.
I suspect it may be related to how Vision 7 modifies the network stack in Windows to block web browsing. (Note that I didn't have any issues actually browsing the web with a browser, only downloading in TVSU failed).
I have a more detailed writeup on my blog: http://svenaelterman.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/software-interplay-issues-netop-vision-7-2-and-lenovo-...

I am just posting this here as an FYI.
It seems that if Vision 7.2 (perhaps older versions also) is installed, Lenovo System Update can no longer download updates. The list of updates is still downloaded and the updates applicable to the system are shown, but the actual download fails.
I suspect it may be related to how Vision 7 modifies the network stack in Windows to block web browsing. (Note that I didn't have any issues actually browsing the web with a browser, only downloading in TVSU failed).
I have a more detailed writeup on my blog: http://svenaelterman.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/software-interplay-issues-netop-vision-7-2-and-lenovo-...

Warning: Lenovo system update 5.1 corrupts VPN connection

In MS Windows 8 networking forum are discussed many VPNs problems, when installing 3rd party software.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w8itpronetworking/threads
After installing Lenovo system update 5.01 my VPN connection stopped working. Returning to restore point helped not.
Jiří Cvrk
TP YOGA S1 .. X220, X61, T22, ms w8nd8ws

It was quite simple.
I was connected to VPN.
I upgraded Lenovo system update in two steps.
I can´t connect to VPN anymore.
Jiří Cvrk
TP YOGA S1 .. X220, X61, T22, ms w8nd8ws

Lenovo System update 5.1 won't install on windows 8

My sytstem update worked for a few weeks in windows 8 and then it stopped loading. I tried to do an uninstall and reinstall but unfortunately I get the following message "the wizard was interrupted before lenovo system update could be completely installed" I read forums that I need to have .net install which I already have so what else could be the problem. Are there any files that I should make sure are deleted?
Solved!
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Had the same issue and the same error message after System Update 5.01.0005 stopped working and would not install after being uninstalled.
I looked at the installation log and there was an error about service installation failure. So I looked at the Windows Services, and there was a System Update service installed, pointing to a non-existing folder under Program Files (x86). I removed the service manually (sc delete SUService from administrative command prompt) and after that System Update installed fine.

Where the files Lenovo System Updates download?

I use the Lenovo System Update to download and install the new drivers. I just wonder after it download the installation file of drivers, what is the directory it put?
I want to find it and delete the installation file after I istall it.
Thanks very much.

What version of SU are you using? Are you SSD? The latest SU self cleans the downloaded files. The older versions of SU retained all, logs included.
Try C/windows/temp. and C/users/your id/appdata/local/temp.

Lenovo System Update not installing a driver

I reinstalled Windows 8.1 Pro on a X1 Carbon Touch, model 3448. I then installed the Lenovo System Updater, version 5.06.0027. Many drivers were installed, but I still have an unknown device in Device Manager. In msinfo32.exe, I see this in Problem Devices:
ACPI\LEN0078\5&2890D6990&0
A web search seems to indicate I need a Lenovo Power Management driver.
Any idea why the Lenovo System Updater does not identify this device and install the appropriate driver?
Solved!
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Hi,
download and install that PM driver in manual mode.
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