Sony MBX-189 BIOS (REV 1.1, 2 MB)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Board number | MBX-189 |
| Revision | 1.1 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 0.8 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 2 MB |
| Added | October 12, 2020 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | MBX_189_M761_rev_1_1_1P_0087J03_8011_Intel_VGA_U23_W25X16AVS.rar |
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Description
Digital System BIOS dump for the Sony laptop board MBX-189, revision 1.1, intended for a 2 MB SPI flash chip. The archive is a RAR of about 0.8 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the flash with an external programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, 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-189 the catalog also has 3 schematics and 13 BIOS dumps.
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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 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.