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Chewbacca 14 kbl r Uma 17879 1b & KBEC 100% BIOS

BIOS Added: May 27, 2023 RAR · 22 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
FormatRAR
Size22 MB
Markstested by uploader, includes EC firmware
AddedMay 27, 2023
Updated
Original file nameChewbacca_14_kbl_r_Uma_17879_1b_BIOS_&_KBEC_WORKING_BIOS_100%.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

From the original post:
Chewbacca 14 kbl r Uma 17879- 1b BIOS & KBEC WORKING BIOS 100%

This is a BIOS dump archived as a RAR file of about 21.6 MB, labeled Chewbacca 14 kbl r Uma 17879-1b. The uploader marked it as tested and noted that it includes EC/KBC firmware, so both the BIOS image and the keyboard controller code are part of the package. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 →

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: Chewbacca 14 kbl r Uma 17879 1b & KBEC 100%. 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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