Apple 820-00165 BIOS (clean ME)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Board number | 820-00165 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Apple |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 4.5 MB |
| Marks | clean ME |
| Added | March 19, 2018 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | 820-00165-02_Clear me.BIN.zip |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
Alternative links
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Description
This is a BIOS dump for an Apple laptop logic board numbered 820-00165, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 4.5 MB under the original file name 820-00165-02_Clear me.BIN.zip. The dump carries a clean ME flag, meaning the Intel Management Engine region has been reset in the image. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed update.
For board 820-00165 the catalog also has 4 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 11 BIOS dumps.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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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: Apple 820-00165. 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.