Surface 4 1724 X911788-008 W25Q128 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 3 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 16 MB |
| Added | September 2, 2019 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Surface 4 1724 X911788-008 W25Q128.rar |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
Alternative links
No other copies are known yet.
Description
This BIOS dump is supplied as a RAR archive of about 3.0 MB and is listed for a 16 MB flash chip. The original file name, Surface 4 1724 X911788-008 W25Q128.rar, points to a Microsoft Surface 4 with board reference 1724 and the W25Q128 chip. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, back up the original chip contents, and confirm that the board number and revision match your own board.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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: Surface 4 1724 X911788-008 W25Q128. 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.