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Sony MBX-259 BIOS (REV 1.1)

BIOS MBX-259 Added: Aug 29, 2021 ZIP · 2.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
Board numberMBX-259
Revision1.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size2.7 MB
AddedAugust 29, 2021
Updated
Original file nameV120_10L_HD_MB_M MBX-259 REV1.1 1P-0123700-A011.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for a Sony laptop motherboard, board number MBX-259, revision 1.1, packaged as a ZIP archive of about 2.7 MB. The original file name is V120_10L_HD_MB_M MBX-259 REV1.1 1P-0123700-A011.zip, which can help you confirm the board and revision printed on your own PCB. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, check that the board number and revision match your hardware and back up the original chip contents.

The catalog also lists 7 BIOS dumps for board MBX-259.

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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-259. 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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