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Acer E1-472 12243-1M BIOS (1 MB, clean ME)

BIOS 12243-1M Added: Feb 21, 2021 ZIP · 3.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandAcer
ModelE1-472
Board number12243-1M
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size3.1 MB
BIOS chip size1 MB
Marksclean ME
AddedFebruary 21, 2021
Updated
Original file nameAcer E1-472_12243-1M Clear me.bin.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Acer E1-472 laptop, board number 12243-1M from Wistron, supplied for a 1 MB flash chip with the Intel ME region cleaned. 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 match your board, and save a backup of the original chip contents. The archive is a ZIP file of about 3.1 MB, containing the file Acer E1-472_12243-1M Clear me.bin.

For board 12243-1M the catalog also has 3 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: Acer E1-472 12243-1M. 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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