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Apple A1466 BIOS (8 MB)

BIOS Added: Dec 4, 2018 RAR · 3.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandApple
ModelA1466
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size3.8 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB
AddedDecember 4, 2018
Updated
Original file nameMacBook Air Earl 2015 A1466_130436_MX25L6473ECleared.rar

Where to get the file

Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.

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Description

BIOS dump for the Apple A1466 laptop, a MacBook Air model, supplied for an 8 MB flash chip. The archive is a RAR file of about 3.8 MB, and the original file name is "MacBook Air Earl 2015 A1466_130436_MX25L6473ECleared.rar", which suggests a cleared-region dump. A technician would use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted firmware image or a failed update. Before writing anything, check that your board matches and back up the original chip contents.

For the Apple A1466 the catalog also has 1 schematic and 8 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: Apple A1466. 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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