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Sony MBX-237 BIOS (REV 1.2)

BIOS MBX-237 Added: Aug 10, 2021 RAR · 3.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
Board numberMBX-237
Revision1.2
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size3.4 MB
AddedAugust 10, 2021
Updated
Original file nameSONY_VPCSE_V0B0_MP_10L_HDI_MB_MBX_237_REV_1_2_1P_0117200_A012_FIXED.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 a Sony laptop, board MBX-237, revision 1.2, packaged as a RAR archive of about 3.4 MB. The original file name references the VPCSE series and a "FIXED" build, but the facts do not confirm which exact models the dump covers, so check your own board number and revision against the listing. A BIOS dump is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

For board MBX-237 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 6 BIOS dumps.

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-237. 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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