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Sony MBX-259 BIOS (REV 1.1)

BIOS MBX-259 Added: Oct 19, 2020 ZIP · 2.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
Board numberMBX-259
Revision1.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size2.6 MB
AddedOctober 19, 2020
Updated
Original file nameV120_10L_HD_MB_M MBX-259 REV1.1 - 1P-0123700-A011.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony laptop motherboard MBX-259, revision 1.1, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 2.6 MB under the original file name V120_10L_HD_MB_M MBX-259 REV1.1 - 1P-0123700-A011.zip. A technician would use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number MBX-259 and the revision 1.1 match the board in front of you, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup first.

For board MBX-259 the catalog also has 7 BIOS dumps.

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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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