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Apple A1398 820-3662 BIOS

BIOS 820-3662 Added: Oct 12, 2017 ZIP · 5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandApple
ModelA1398
Board number820-3662
Board maker (ODM)Apple
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size5 MB
AddedOctober 12, 2017
Updated
Original file nameA1398-820-3662-03.bin.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Apple A1398 laptop, board number 820-3662, supplied as a ZIP archive containing A1398-820-3662-03.bin.zip with a roughly 5 MB image. A dump like this is used with an SPI programmer to rewrite the flash chip after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Confirm that the board number on your logic board matches 820-3662 before flashing, and read and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 2 BIOS dumps for board 820-3662.

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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: Apple A1398 820-3662. 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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