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Sony VAIO VGN-N11S MBX-160 BIOS

BIOS MBX-160 Added: Feb 7, 2019 RAR · 0.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelVAIO VGN-N11S
Board numberMBX-160
Revision2.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size0.6 MB
AddedFebruary 7, 2019
Updated
Original file nameSony Vaio VGN-N11S MS70 MBX-160 Rev 2.0 intel.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony VAIO VGN-N11S laptop, board MBX-160, revision 2.0. The file is supplied as a RAR archive named Sony Vaio VGN-N11S MS70 MBX-160 Rev 2.0 intel.rar. Technicians use a BIOS 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 and revision printed on your motherboard match MBX-160 and 2.0, and save a full backup of the original chip contents so you can recover if something goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 6 schematics for board MBX-160.

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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-N11S MBX-160. 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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