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Sony PCG-31112L BIOS

BIOS Added: Feb 18, 2024 RAR · 1.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelPCG-31112L
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.8 MB
BIOS chip size4 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedFebruary 18, 2024
Updated
Original file nameSONY -pcg-31112l 4MB TESTED OK.rar

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Description

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SONY -pcg-31112l 4MB TESTED OK

BIOS dump for the Sony PCG-31112L laptop, supplied for a 4 MB flash chip and marked as tested by the uploader. The archive is a RAR file of about 1.8 MB, named SONY -pcg-31112l 4MB TESTED OK.rar. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Note that the "tested" mark comes from the uploader and has not been independently confirmed. Check that the model and chip size match your board, and save the original chip contents before writing anything.

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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 PCG-31112L. 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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