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Sony M961 MBX-224 BIOS

BIOS MBX-224 Added: May 26, 2022 RAR · 4.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelM961
Board numberMBX-224
Revision1.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.9 MB
AddedMay 26, 2022
Updated
Original file nameSONY M961_MP_MB MBX-224 REV 1.1 1P-0106501-8011.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony M961 laptop, board number MBX-224, revision 1.1. The archive is a RAR file of about 4.9 MB, with the original file name SONY M961_MP_MB MBX-224 REV 1.1 1P-0106501-8011.rar. A BIOS dump like this is used 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 printed on your motherboard match MBX-224 and 1.1, and save a full backup of the original chip contents so you can restore it if needed.

The catalog also lists 8 schematics and 20 BIOS dumps for board MBX-224.

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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 M961 MBX-224. 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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