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Sony MBX-237 BIOS

BIOS MBX-237 Added: Jan 26, 2017 ZIP · 0.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
Board numberMBX-237
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size0.1 MB
AddedJanuary 26, 2017
Updated
Original file namembx-237.zip

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 with board number MBX-237, delivered as a ZIP archive named mbx-237.zip. Technicians use a dump like this 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 on your motherboard match the file, and save a backup of the original chip contents so you can restore it if something goes wrong. No revision, chip size or extra notes are listed for this file, so verify those details on your own board first.

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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