Sony 205 MBX-218 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | 205 |
| Board number | MBX-218 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 0.9 MB |
| Added | March 16, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | sony mbx-218 205 gl40 bin.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 the Sony 205 laptop, board number MBX-218, supplied as a RAR archive named sony mbx-218 205 gl40 bin.rar. Technicians use a dump like this 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 motherboard match the file, and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if needed.
For board MBX-218 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 5 BIOS dumps.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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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: Sony 205 MBX-218. 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.