Apple iMac A1419 820-00609 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | iMac A1419 |
| Board number | 820-00609 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Apple |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 5 MB |
| Marks | clean ME |
| Added | August 29, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | IMAC A1419 820-00609-A ME REGION OK.zip |
Where to get the file
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Description
IMAC A1419 820-00609-A ME REGION OK BIOS dump for the Apple iMac A1419, board number 820-00609, supplied as a 5.0 MB ZIP archive. The file is marked clean ME, meaning the ME region has been reset. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. The original file name carries the suffix -A on the board number, so check that the board number and revision on your own board match before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.
For board 820-00609 the catalog also has 1 schematic and 2 BIOS dumps.
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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 A1419 820-00609. 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.