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Lenovo X1 12298-2 BIOS

BIOS 12298-2 Added: Jun 17, 2018 RAR · 3.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandLenovo
ModelX1
Board number12298-2
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size3.8 MB
BIOS chip size1 MB
AddedJune 17, 2018
Updated
Original file nameLenovo X1 LMQ-1 MB 12298-2 CPU.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Lenovo X1 laptop, board number 12298-2, made by Wistron and supplied for a 1 MB flash chip. The archive is a RAR file of about 3.8 MB, named Lenovo X1 LMQ-1 MB 12298-2 CPU.rar. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your board match the file, and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if the write goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 19 BIOS dumps for board 12298-2.

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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 X1 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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