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Sony CR392 MBX-177 BIOS

BIOS MBX-177 Added: Nov 22, 2022 ZIP · 0.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelCR392
Board numberMBX-177
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size0.6 MB
BIOS chip size1 MB
AddedNovember 22, 2022
Updated
Original file nameSONY_CR392_MBX-177-U19_25X80V_GM965_ok.rom.zip

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Description

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SONY_CR392_MBX-177-U19_25X80V_GM965_ok.rom

BIOS dump for the Sony CR392 laptop, board MBX-177, supplied as a ZIP archive with a 1 MB flash chip image (file SONY_CR392_MBX-177-U19_25X80V_GM965_ok.rom). 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 on your motherboard matches MBX-177, and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if something goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 14 schematics, 3 boardview files, and 11 BIOS dumps for board MBX-177.

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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: Sony CR392 MBX-177. 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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