Lenovo CARBON 12298-2 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Board number | 12298-2 |
| Platform | CARBON |
| Board maker (ODM) | Wistron |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 4.2 MB |
| Added | February 22, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_LMQ_1_MB_12298_2_48_4LY06_021_CPU_I7_4500U_X1.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 Lenovo laptop board 12298-2 (platform CARBON, Wistron ODM), distributed as a 4.2 MB RAR archive. The original file name refers to a ThinkPad X1 Carbon motherboard and mentions an i7-4500U processor, but the CPU reference is taken from the file name only and should be checked against your own board. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update.
For board 12298-2 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 19 BIOS dumps.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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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: Lenovo CARBON 12298-2. 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.