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Sony PCG-71211W BIOS

BIOS Added: Jan 26, 2017 BIN · 4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelPCG-71211W
DeviceLaptop
FormatBIN
Size4 MB
BIOS chip size4 MB
AddedJanuary 26, 2017
Updated
Original file namesony pcg-71211w.bin

Where to get the file

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony PCG-71211W laptop, supplied as a BIN file of 4 MB matching a 4 MB flash chip. The original file name is sony pcg-71211w.bin. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the model matches your machine and read and save the original chip contents as a backup. The facts for this file do not list a board number or revision, so check those on your own board first.

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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-71211W. 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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