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Sony PCG-61212TZ MBX-224 BIOS

BIOS MBX-224 Added: Aug 31, 2019 RAR · 1.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelPCG-61212TZ
Board numberMBX-224
Revision1.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.6 MB
AddedAugust 31, 2019
Updated
Original file nameSony PCG-61212TZ M960 MBX-224 REV 1.1 1P-009C500-8011.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony PCG-61212TZ laptop, board MBX-224, revision 1.1, packaged as a RAR archive of about 1.6 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer when the BIOS has been corrupted or a firmware update has failed. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match MBX-224 and 1.1, and read out and save the original chip contents as a backup. The original file name is Sony PCG-61212TZ M960 MBX-224 REV 1.1 1P-009C500-8011.rar.

For board MBX-224 the catalog also has 8 schematics and 20 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 PCG-61212TZ MBX-224. 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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