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Sony MBX-236 BIOS

BIOS MBX-236 Added: Mar 28, 2021 RAR · 1.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
Board numberMBX-236
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.7 MB
AddedMarch 28, 2021
Updated
Original file namesony mbx-236 I7 2_U_2.rar

Where to get the file

Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony laptop board MBX-236, supplied as the archive "sony mbx-236 I7 2_U_2.rar" (about 1.7 MB). The file name suggests an i7 variant, though the facts do not confirm the exact processor or chip size. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update.

The catalog also lists 1 BIOS dump for board MBX-236.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 MBX-236. 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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