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Lenovo CARBON 12298-2 BIOS

BIOS 12298-2 Added: Oct 12, 2020 ZIP · 4.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
Board number12298-2
PlatformCARBON
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size4.1 MB
AddedOctober 12, 2020
Updated
Original file nameTHINKPAD X1 Carbon_12298-2.zip

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 on board number 12298-2, platform CARBON, produced by Wistron, shared as a ZIP archive of about 4.1 MB under the original name THINKPAD X1 Carbon_12298-2.zip. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can recover if the flash goes wrong.

For board 12298-2 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 19 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: 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.

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