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Sony PCG-71611W MBX-239 BIOS

BIOS MBX-239 Added: Oct 15, 2017 RAR · 1.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelPCG-71611W
Board numberMBX-239
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.4 MB
AddedOctober 15, 2017
Updated
Original file nameSONY- PCG-71611W- dis-MBX-239 i5.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony PCG-71611W laptop, board MBX-239, supplied as a RAR archive of about 1.4 MB under the original file name "SONY- PCG-71611W- dis-MBX-239 i5.rar". Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number on your motherboard matches MBX-239 and save a backup of the original chip contents. The file name suggests an i5 variant, but check the details against your own board before flashing.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics and 11 BIOS dumps for board MBX-239.

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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-71611W MBX-239. 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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