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Sony VAIO VGN-FW58 MBX-189 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS MBX-189 Added: Mar 13, 2018 ZIP · 0.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelVAIO VGN-FW58
Board numberMBX-189
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size0.8 MB
AddedMarch 13, 2018
Updated
Original file nameSony_Vaio_VGN-FW58=2=MBX-189_M764_Rev-1.0.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony VAIO VGN-FW58 laptop, board MBX-189, revision 1.0, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 0.8 MB under the original file name Sony_Vaio_VGN-FW58=2=MBX-189_M764_Rev-1.0.zip. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match MBX-189 and 1.0, and read out and save the original chip contents as a backup.

The catalog also lists 3 schematics and 13 BIOS dumps for board MBX-189.

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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 VGN-FW58 MBX-189. 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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