Sony VAIO VGN-NW20EF MBX-218 BIOS (2 MB)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | VAIO VGN-NW20EF |
| Board number | MBX-218 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | BIN |
| Size | 2 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 2 MB |
| Added | January 26, 2017 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | sony_vaio_vgn-nw20ef_mbx-218_m851_bios.bin |
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Description
BIOS dump for the Sony VAIO VGN-NW20EF laptop, board number MBX-218, supplied as a 2 MB BIN file (sony_vaio_vgn-nw20ef_mbx-218_m851_bios.bin). Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number on your motherboard matches MBX-218 and check the revision, then read and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can recover if the write goes wrong.
For board MBX-218 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 5 BIOS dumps.
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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-NW20EF MBX-218. 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.