Sony MBX-266 BIOS (clean ME)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Board number | MBX-266 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 2.5 MB |
| Marks | clean ME |
| Added | September 28, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | MBX-266(Z50CR MB S1202-2) CLR ME).zip |
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Description
BIOS dump for a Sony laptop, board MBX-266, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 2.5 MB with the Intel ME region cleaned. 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 on your motherboard matches MBX-266 and that the revision is the same, and save a full copy of the original chip contents first. The original file name is MBX-266(Z50CR MB S1202-2) CLR ME).zip, which includes the Z50CR and S1202-2 markings.
The catalog also lists 2 schematics and 18 BIOS dumps for board MBX-266.
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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-266. 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.