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Surface 4 1724 X911788-008 W25Q128 U5301 U5401 BIOS

BIOS Added: Jun 6, 2022 RAR · 6.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
FormatRAR
Size6.6 MB
BIOS chip size16 MB
AddedJune 6, 2022
Updated
Original file nameSurface 4 1724 X911788-008 W25Q128 U5301 U5401.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 a Surface 4 (file name lists model code 1724 and board reference X911788-008), supplied as a 6.6 MB RAR archive for a 16 MB flash chip. The file name also mentions W25Q128 and the U5301 and U5401 reference designators, which point to the SPI flash location on the board. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and back up the original chip contents first.

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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 →

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 U5301 U5401. 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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