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1 Introduction 1
1.1 Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Keyboard Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Preparation 2
2.1 Partlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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2.3 Cable Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 Remove Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.5 Download Pinout

3 Flashing
3.1 Set Mode . . . . . .
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3.2 Select Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Read ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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3.4 Read KB9022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5 Write KB9022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4 Rewrite Information 12
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5 Question and Answers 13

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6 Files 14
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 LA-A342P 1 INTRODUCTION

1 Introduction
1.1 Disclaimer
USE THIS DOCUMENT AT YOUR OWN RISK

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY INFORMATION YOU MAY FIND IN THIS

DOCUMENT MAY BE INACCURATE, MISLEADING, DANGEROUS, ADDICTIVE,
UNETHICAL OR ILLEGAL.

Some information in this document may create an unreasonable risk for readers who

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choose to use the information. The Author do not take any warranties about the
completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the
information in this document is strictly at your won risk, and the Author will not be
liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of this document.

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1.2 Prologue
This How-to will instruct you how to read and write the ENE KB9022 keyboard controller on the
LA-A342P motherboard.
This process will clear every information in the bios. If you don‘t know how to restore UUID / SERIAL
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1.3 Keyboard Controller
ENE’s Keyboard Controller series is a highly integrated embedded controller (EC) with 128Kb
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embedded flash for laptop platform. It appeals for low power consumption and best-in-class
performance to satisfy customers’ demand.

The system support functions include:

8051 MCU, LPC interface, PS/2 interface, Keyboard matrix encoder, PWM, A/D converter, D/A
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converter, Fan controller, SMBus interface, GPIO, PECI, one wire master, SPI and ENE Serial Bus.

ENE’s Keyboard Controller Series includes:

KB901X, KB902X, KB903X, KB373X.
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2 Preparation
2.1 Partlist
• SOFTWARE
Windows7 64Bit
SVOD3 1.0.3.6
• PROGRAMMER
SVODprogrammer ver 3

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• CABLES
1x 0,5 mm Pitch 32 Pin AWM 20624 flex ribbon cable FFC

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2.2 Pinout
You need ENE_KSI7, ENE_KSI6, ENE_KSI4, ENE_KSI5 and ENE_KSO3. Ground can be
obtained from any usb ports.

JKB1 PIN #02 −→ KSI7

JKB1 PIN #03 −→ KSI6
JKB1 PIN #05 −→ KSI4
JKB1 PIN #06 −→ KSI5
JKB1 PIN #18 −→ KSO3
USB PORT −→ GND

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Figure 1: JBK keyboard connector
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Figure 2: JKB1 32pin 0,5mm port closer look

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2.3 Cable Alignment

A small problem is the original JKB1 connector on the motherboard itself. The edge on both sides is a
bit wider than normal. You need to align the cable correct.

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Figure 3: Center the cable and align pin 1!

2.4 Remove Batteries

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Figure 4: Main Battery.
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Unscrew and remove the main battery.

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Figure 5: CMOS Battery.

Unplug the CMOS battery.

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2.5 Download Pinout

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Figure 6: SVOD3 online database.

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Open the SVDO3 Software and use the online database to download the LA-A342P motherboard
pinout.

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3 Flashing
I assume you have connected the cables correct. The ac connector and usb ground must be detached
unless you will be asked to attached.

3.1 Set Mode

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Figure 1: 3.3V and ENE Mode

Choose 3.3V and the ENE Mode.

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3.2 Select Motherboard

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Figure 1: Select the motherboard

Choose your previously downloaded LA-A342P motherboard pinout.

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Attention, against the info use the 32x0.5mm fpc
cable!
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3.3 Read ID

Figure 2: Check ground connection.

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After selecting the motherboard pinout you will be asked to plug in the usb ground cable. If this is
done you can also connect the ac power adapter cable.

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Figure 3: Read ID
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Click the Read ID button.

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3.4 Read KB9022

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Figure 4: Click Read button

Make a backup of the actual content of the KB9022 and save it to a file.
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Figure 5: Read process finished...

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3.5 Write KB9022

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Figure 6: Click Write

1) Load la-a342p_yoga12_ene_kb9022_128Kb_factory.bin
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2) Click Write
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Figure 7: Flash process...

This step could take some time.

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 LA-A342P 3 FLASHING

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Figure 8: Sucessfull flashing with verification
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 LA-A342P 4 REWRITE INFORMATION

4 Rewrite Information

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Figure 1: BIOS failure screen.

• How can i rewrite all the missing bios information?

1) You can use the Lenovo Hardware Maintenance Utility
2) You can use the Lenovo Hardware Maintenance Disk
3) You can read the KB9022 again and edit the dump

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1) Initialize the EEPROM with the Lenovo Hardware Maintenance Utility
2) Assign a UUID with the Lenovo Hardware Maintenance Disk
3) Assign B0 andC0 with the Lenovo Hardware Maintenance Utility
4) Set time and date correct
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4) Set a password and remove it afterwards
• Where ca i find B0
Open your backup and search for SER#. It is the first number, 21 digits.
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• Where ca i find C0
Open your backup and search for SER#. It is the second number, 19 digits.
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Add a 1 in front to get 20 digits!

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5 Question and Answers

• Where can i get the pinout of the mainboard?
You can find the pinout and port label in the board schematics.

• Can i remove the password with this procedure?

Yes, works...

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6 Files
Attachments:

ENE KB902 factory dump for LA-A342P:

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