Sony MBX-216 DA0GD3MBCD0 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Board number | DA0GD3MBCD0, MBX-216 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Quanta |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 3.7 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 4 MB / 2 MB |
| Marks | includes EC firmware |
| Added | January 16, 2025 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | SONY MBX-216 DA0GD3MBCD0 4MB & 2MB BIOS & EC.rar |
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Description
SONY MBX-216 DA0GD3MBCD0 4MB & 2MB BIOS & EC BIOS dump for the Sony laptop board DA0GD3MBCD0 (MBX-216), built by Quanta and supplied for both 4 MB and 2 MB SPI flash chips. The archive also includes EC/KBC firmware, so the keyboard controller image is included alongside the BIOS. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed update. Confirm that the board number matches your motherboard before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.
For board DA0GD3MBCD0 the catalog also has 1 schematic.
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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-216 DA0GD3MBCD0. 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.