I do not understand why any support assistant does not even answer the topic? We are waiting for the response of the customer service assistants regarding the problem we are experiencing.

I am not fully certain but do not think support could help in this situation and the ones that can are in the middle of a Novel Coronavirus (or Stars) COVID-19 crisis in China. Just going to need to keep your patience.

Or on the other hand, Lenovo has deamed the 700-25ISH & 710-25ISH End-Of-Life and wish us to get new systems. But that is just how I feel... especially when I keep seeing Lenovo Migration Assistant software posted on as updated on our product page.

The latest BIOS version for this Lenovo IdeaCentre 710-25ISH is: FWJY9EUSA.EXE (BIOS version: FWKT9EA dated: 4/22/2019)

Not sure where/why we are being offered this one FWJY47USA.EXE (BIOS version: FWKT47A) with a November 26, 2019 date, which would appear to be newer, but it is definitely wrong. The real date on the one currently offered is: 4/20/2016.

For some reason, a newer BIOS is not readily available on the Lenovo site. 

You can get the file FWJY9EUSA.EXE here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EC5Bt26igJxMGAniBvxra_nsMsUZn7aw/view?usp=sharing

Included here is the content of the changes.txt file from the FWJY9EUSA.EXE (4/22/2019):

                                BIOS Changes History

General Information:

       FWJ9xxUSA is Flash CD ROM image.

       FWJTxxUSA is Flash in DOS zip package.

       FWJYxxUSA is Flash in Windows utility.

       FWKTxxA is the binary image. (BIOS)

       NOTE: All changes carry forward.  That is, if a change is added in 01,it is also in 02, 03 etc.

This file will be updated from the beginning with first Production BIOS release

CHANGES for FWKT9EA

 - Update CPU microcode.

 - Fix customized power-on Logo stretching issue.

CHANGES for FWKT9CA

 - [Important] Update includes security fixes.

 - Fix updating BIOS will clear the event log issue.

CHANGES for FWKT9AA

 - [Important] Update includes security fixes.

CHANGES for FWKT99A

 - Fix Aux2 Fan detection issue.

 - Update some BIOS SETUP items.

 - Update TIO warning message.

CHANGES for FWKT95A

 - [Security] LEN-24271 AMI CPU Microcode Downgrade Attack

 - Add Hang21_Patch

CHANGES for FWKT91A

 - Update CPU microcode.

CHANGES for FWKT90A

 - Fix BIOS update issue.

CHANGES for FWKT8DA

 - Fix some boot sequence issue.

 - Fix some BIOS update issue.

CHANGES for FWKT86A

 - Enhancement to address CVE-2017-5715 (http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgibin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5715)

CHANGES for FWKT7FA

 - Add PCIE Root Port ASPM Support.

 - [Important] Update includes security fix.

 - Fix WMI script load default cause system hang 55

 - Change ESRT version

CHANGES for FWKT7CA

 - Add PCIE Root Port ASPM Support.

 - Fix can't change Security Chip in WMI.

CHANGES for FWKT79A

 - [Important] Update includes security fix.  

 - Update CPU microcode.

CHANGES for FWKT77A

 - Fix an issue of ST500LM000 SSHD.

CHANGES for FWKT76A

 - Fix POST may hang if no monitor connected.

CHANGES for FWKT75A

 - Fix system may freeze under certain conditions.

CHANGES for FWKT73A

 - Fix the boot sequence related issue.

CHANGES for FWKT72A

 - Fix some SETUP item issue.

 - Fix some Wake on LAN issue.

 - Fix some boot issue.

CHANGES for FWKT70A

 - Modify some setup items behavior.

 - Fix windows update version showing abnormal in ESRT table.

 - Add Wireless LAN Enabled/Disabled control in BIOS Setup.

 - Fix OKR logo showing abnormal when trying to boot to OKR.

CHANGES for FWKT6CA

 - Improve the remote control of network items.

CHANGES for FWKT6AA

 - Fix system may show redundant Windows Boot Manager in boot sequence.

 - Fix cannot make IPv4 first on the boot sequence over IPv6 issue.

 - Enhance the support of some SSD models on TINY.

CHANGES for FWKT68A

 - Enhance the support for some new M.2 SSD models on TINY.

 - Fix some BIOS SETUP issue.

CHANGES for FWKT65A

 - Fix some WMI related issue.

 - Add support for some new models of M.2 SSD on TINY.

 - Fix system boot time may be very long with some kind of USB printer.

CHANGES for FWKT63A

 - Fix Wake Up on Alarm fails under certain special conditions.

CHANGES for FWKT5FA

 - [Important] Update includes security fixes.

 - Fix Windows Event Viewer reports WHEA_Logger Event ID 17 error with some kind of configurations.

 - Support IPV4 and IPV6 boot when Boot Mode is set as "UEFI Only".

CHANGES for FWKT5EA

 - Fix two EDID may be detected with some kind of graphic card.

CHANGES for FWKT5AA

 - Fix TINY system can not enter C8 state issue.

CHANGES for FWKT59A

 - Tune the SATA port settings for better performance for all platform.

 - Fix POST display priority for TINY.

CHANGES for FWKT58A

 - [Important] Update includes security fixes.

 - Change "Hot Plug" default setting to "Enabled" for eSATA port.

 - Fix "Dust Shield Alert" SETUP item may disappear issue.

 - Fix "Turbo Mode" SETUP item may disappear issue.

 - Fix some APS issue for TINY.

 - Tune the SATA port settings for better performance for TINY.

CHANGES for FWKT57A

 - [Important] Update includes security fixes.

 - Add support of WMI interface for "Dust Shield Alert".

 - Update Lenovo Diagnostics Tool to v2.09.09.

 - Add PXE IPv4 and IPv6 item to boot sequence.

 - Fix POST may show BIOS Sync error after updating BIOS with some kind of non-vPro processor.

CHANGES for FWKT56A

 - Add "Hot Plug" SETUP item and set the default setting to "Disabled" for eSATA port.

 - Fix some WMI related issue.

 - Update CPU microcode to 0x9E.

CHANGES for FWKT55A

 - Fix internal Bluetooth devices are reported as external devices.

 - Add support of WMI interface for turning on Secure Boot.

 - Fix "COM1" is reported as "COM2" in operating systems for TINY platforms.

CHANGES for FWKT54A

 - [Important] Update includes security fixes.

 - Fix no F11 information in Startup Interrup Menu issue.

 - Fix SRDOS/SRWIN cannot change "TCG Security Device" SETUP option issue.

CHANGES for FWKT53A

 - Fix no POST display with two NVIDIA Quadro K420 video cards configuration.

 - Fix Can't install TCM driver issue.

 - Fix I350-T4 device location detect abnormal issue.

 - Update thermal control policy to support I3, Pentium and Celeron processors.

 - Fix chassis intrusion detection issue.

CHANGES for FWKT52A

 - Shorten POST time in legacy mode request.

 - Update ME FW capsule.

CHANGES for FWKT51A

 - Add TINY 65W TIO support.

CHANGES for FWKT49A

 - Fix system will hang up with 1394 card.

 - Modify BIOS setup information.

 - Fix can't exit "Startup Device Menu" issue.

 - Fix system hang or display incorrect issue.

 - Fix can't identify USB3.0 hard disk connected to Type C dongle for TINY.

 - Fix TCG SETUP empty issue for TINY.

CHANGES for FWKT48A

 - Fix Thunderbolt issue.

 - Fix Serial port issue.

 - Fix Tcg issue.

CHANGES for FWKT47A

 - Modify usable memory size in 32 bit OS.

 - Modify setup item.

CHANGES for FWKT46A

 - Fix M.2 Sata disappear in boot sequence.

CHANGES for FWKT45A

 - Update Lenovo Diagnostics Tool to v2.09.08.

 - Update PXE ROM to v0.1.09.

 - Fix Bitlocker issue.

CHANGES for FWKT44A

 - Fix USB provision function abnormal.

CHANGES for FWKT43A

 - Fix Restore CMOS map fail when TPM item set to FW TPM.

 - Fix TPM setting can't verify by Srdos & Srwin.

 - Fix Hard Disk password setting in Setup.

 - Enable SOBOL Wifi card into M900/M800/M700 TDT BIOS whitelist.

CHANGES for FWKT42A

 - Fix F11 Option Key prompt message cannot be shown on logo when set it as legacy style.

 - Fix Display password check issue.

 - Update Embedded UEFI Diagnostics Tool to v2.09.06.

CHANGES for FWKT41A

 - Fix H170 lose TCG menu after insert TCM card.

 - Fix PCIE_1X LAN card location in BootSequence issue.

CHANGES for FWKT39A

 - [Important] Update includes security fixes.

 - Fix UEFI CFGWIN test fail.

 - Fix no HDMI audio for G4400/G3920/G390.

 - Fix it will show FTPM after F9(Load defalt) with TCM card.

 - Force update both BB and main bios during BBR.

 - Fix CSM will be changed to Enabled when secure boot switch from Enabled to Disabled.

 - Add Dust Filter Feature Support.

 - Add PCIE_1X LAN card to Boot Sequence.

CHANGES for FWKT38A

 - Fix DP/HDMI dongle no display issue for TINY platforms.

CHANGES for FWKT35A

 - Regulate bios setup help message.

 - Fix PCI-E Network Card can't boot from the special boot sequence.

 - Improve HDMI audio compatibility.

 - Upgrade Microcode.

CHANGES for FWKT34A

 - Update VBIOS to revision 1037.

 - Modify the boot block flashing rule.

CHANGES for FWKT33A

 - Update CPU microcode.

 - Fix the issue RAID function may be abnormal when "OS Optimized Default" is set to "Enabled".

 - Fix some boot issue related to PCI-E Network Card.

CHANGES for FWKT32A

 - Modify VBIOS & GOP.

 - Modify TCG feature.

 - Modify some messages for VMkernel.

CHANGES for FWKT31A

 - Fix system may not enter S3 mode by pushing power button for the first time

   after waking up from S3 by pressing any key of PS/2 keyboard.

CHANGES for FWKT30A

 - Update ME FW capsule firmware version.

 - Modify some SMBIOS issue.

CHANGES for FWKT29A

 - Fix some WMI related issues.

 - Update USBF driver to enhance Smart USB Protection support.

 - Fix some BIOS SETUP related issues.

CHANGES for FWKT28A

 - Modify some SMBIOS issue.

 - Fix some incorrect POST error information.

 - Enhance Chassis Intrusion fucntion support.

CHANGES for FWKT27A  

 - Update TXT BIOS ACM to fix some POST hang issue with TXT enabled.

 - Enhance boot time for Tiny project.

CHANGES for FWKT26A

 - Enhance Power-On Password.

 - Add "Internal Speaker" SETUP item control.

 - Enhance USB disable jumper for Workstation projects.

CHANGES for FWKT25A

 - Enhance boot time.  

CHANGES for FWKT24A

 - Enhance WiFi cards compatibility.

 - Enhance USB and SATA funtion compatibility in BIOS setup.

 - Enhance Memory test tool compatibility.

 - Fix Thunderbolt device auto detection issue for Workstation projects.

 - Fix Press "ESC" doesn't take function.

 - Fix the issue that system may freeze in BIOS SETUP.

 - Update some BIOS SETUP help message.

CHANGES for FWKT19A

 - Modify Win7:BitLocker Drive Encryption.

 - Modify RST LPM Option.

 - Modify MTM in LTDW system information.

CHANGES for FWKT18A

 - Modify KB function when TXT enabled.

 - Modify Bitlocker USB function under Win7 32&64.

 - Modify remote BIOS management function.

 - Modify Energy Star Logo position at lower right corner of monitor.  

CHANGES for FWKT17A

 - Initial Production BIOS release.

Kailua Electric,

I can not help but feel that someone within Lenovo or as a whole was trying to usher users of 700-25ISH & 710-25ISH to a new system. 

The last true update was BIOS FWKTA5A dated September 19 2019 and here is the change log going forward from FWKT9EA below,

Either way Lenovo view both the 710-25ISH and especially the older 700-25ISH as End-Of-Life at this point. 

I found a proper download link for FWKTA7A:

https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/thinkcentre_bios/fwjya7usa.exe

theobsoletist welcome to the Lenovo community forums,   Ha-ha "Old Tech, New Tricks"

Nice find! 

Although unsure if I want to flash A7A at this point as I think Microsoft has given Intel microcode for my system since this BIOS release.

Below are the changes. 

CHANGES for FWKTA7A

 - Update CPU microcode.

 - Enhancement to address security vulnerability.

Also it is funny the changes.txt file is dated 1/13/2020 2:37 PM but the imagefw.rom is 11/7/2019 7:28 AM which would be correct.

Edit: Yeah just took the time to look at the Intel microcode revision I am running than looked up which was provided with KB4497165 and it matches what is listed for my processor. Skylake = Rev. CC

Edit2: Maybe helpful for some New Intel microcode updates for Windows 10 fix CPU hardware bugs

Update: I decided to flash A7A and all went as expected than after flashing I reinstalled the Intel microcode update from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Only took eleven months but all's well that ends well.

So are we supposed to update the bios using A7A? And should it be just that file he/she posted? I'm still on that 4/20/2016 bios version - found this thread because I was confused why it wasn't updating to a current version

Hello justatree01,

Yes, the A7A file link theobsoletist posted.

Is your computer running okay? Because going from a '16 version to this latest could maybe problematic as it is quite a jump forward.