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Sony VAIO M721-M720 MBX-182 BIOS

BIOS MBX-182 Added: Jan 28, 2021 RAR · 0.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelVAIO M721-M720
Board numberMBX-182
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size0.6 MB
AddedJanuary 28, 2021
Updated
Original file nameSony VAIO M721-M720 MBX-182.rar

Where to get the file

Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony VAIO M721-M720 laptop, board MBX-182, delivered as a RAR archive of about 0.6 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 writing anything, confirm that the board number on your motherboard matches MBX-182, and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if needed. The file is not verified here, so treat the data with that in mind.

The catalog also lists 3 schematics and 2 BIOS dumps for board MBX-182.

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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 VAIO M721-M720 MBX-182. 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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