Apple A1278 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | A1278 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 1.6 MB |
| Added | October 10, 2017 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Apple MacBook Pro Unibody A1278 - Apple K6 MBP clean.rar |
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
No other copies are known yet.
Description
BIOS dump for the Apple A1278 laptop, a MacBook Pro Unibody model, supplied as a RAR archive of about 1.6 MB. The original file name notes a clean dump under the K6 MBP label, so the file appears to be a cleaned image rather than a raw read. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed update. Confirm the model and board revision match your machine before writing anything, and back up the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed.
The catalog also lists 13 schematics, 8 boardview files, and 18 BIOS dumps for the Apple A1278.
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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 A1278. 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.