Apple iMac A1418 820-3588 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | iMac A1418 |
| Board number | 820-3588 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Apple |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 4.1 MB |
| Added | January 26, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | BIOS IMAC A1418 EMC 2638 820-3588-A.zip |
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Description
BIOS dump for the Apple iMac A1418, board number 820-3588, supplied as a 4.1 MB ZIP archive under the original file name BIOS IMAC A1418 EMC 2638 820-3588-A.zip. The facts list the device as a laptop, which may be an inconsistency with the iMac model name, so confirm the exact machine before using it. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted firmware image or a failed update.
The catalog also lists 3 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 1 BIOS dump for board 820-3588.
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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 iMac A1418 820-3588. 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.