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Sony M851 MBX-204 BIOS (2 MB)

BIOS MBX-204 Added: Jun 25, 2018 BIN · 2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelM851
Board numberMBX-204, MBX-217
DeviceLaptop
FormatBIN
Size2 MB
BIOS chip size2 MB
AddedJune 25, 2018
Updated
Original file nameSONY MBX-204 MBX-217 M851 BIOS.bin

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony M851 laptop, covering board numbers MBX-204 and MBX-217, with a 2 MB chip size. The file is supplied as a BIN image, original name SONY MBX-204 MBX-217 M851 BIOS.bin. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Confirm that your board number matches one of the listed numbers, and read and save the original chip contents before writing anything to it.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 4 BIOS dumps for board MBX-204.

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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 M851 MBX-204. 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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