If you see 0x61, stop. Read the address. Unlock the region. Then, and only then, reflash again.
flashrom -p ch341a_spi --erase --chip <model> Then rewrite the full image. Scenario: A technician tries to flash a modified UEFI BIOS onto a Lenovo ThinkPad to whitelist a new Wi-Fi card. The stock Intel FPT tool returns Error 0x61 at descriptor address . reflash failed error code 0x61
Analysis: Lenovo locks the Descriptor region permanently on retail units. The tool cannot write because the is not asserted. If you see 0x61, stop