Sony FW490 MBX-189 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | FW490 |
| Board number | MBX-189 |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 1.6 MB |
| Added | February 27, 2017 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Sony FW490 DAB=2=M763_Rev 1.0_MBX-189_VGA ATI.zip |
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Description
BIOS dump for the Sony FW490 laptop, board number MBX-189, revision 1.0, delivered as a ZIP archive of about 1.6 MB under the original file name Sony FW490 DAB=2=M763_Rev 1.0_MBX-189_VGA ATI.zip. A technician uses a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.
The catalog also lists 3 schematics and 13 BIOS dumps for board MBX-189.
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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 FW490 MBX-189. 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.