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Acer E1 472G EA40 12243-1M BIOS (1 MB)

BIOS 12243-1M Added: May 30, 2022 RAR · 6.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandAcer
ModelE1 472G
Board number12243-1M, 12243-3
PlatformEA40
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size6.1 MB
BIOS chip size1 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedMay 30, 2022
Updated
Original file nameAcer_E1_472G_Wistron_EA40_HW_MB_12243_1M_12243_3_Bios_&_KBEC.rar

Where to get the file

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Description

BIOS dump for the Acer E1 472G laptop, built on the Wistron EA40 platform and covering board numbers 12243-1M and 12243-3. The 1 MB chip size is listed, and the archive includes EC/KBC firmware. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that your board number matches one of those listed before flashing, and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed.

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 472G EA40 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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