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Apple MacBook Air A1466 BIOS

BIOS Added: Apr 5, 2020 RAR · 4.3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandApple
ModelMacBook Air A1466
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.3 MB
AddedApril 5, 2020
Updated
Original file nameBIOS BACKUP MACBOOK_AIR_A1466_2012 _CPU I5 - 2012-Mb EMC2632.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 MacBook Air A1466 laptop, packed as a 4.3 MB RAR archive. The original file name refers to a 2012 backup labelled for an i5 CPU and an EMC2632 board. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed firmware update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your logic board match the file, and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed.

For the Apple MacBook Air A1466 the catalog also has 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 11 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 MacBook Air 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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