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Sony VAIO VPCCW21FX MBX-226 BIOS

BIOS MBX-226 Added: Jun 1, 2020 ZIP · 2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelVAIO VPCCW21FX
Board numberMBX-226
Revision1.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size2 MB
AddedJune 1, 2020
Updated
Original file nameSONY VAIO VPCCW21FX MBX-226 Rev 1.1 _ M9A0.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony VAIO VPCCW21FX laptop, board number MBX-226, revision 1.1, packaged as a ZIP archive of about 2 MB. 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 and revision on your motherboard match the file, and save a backup of the original chip contents so you can recover if something goes wrong. The original file name is SONY VAIO VPCCW21FX MBX-226 Rev 1.1 _ M9A0.zip.

For board MBX-226 the catalog also has 5 schematics and 14 BIOS dumps.

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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 VPCCW21FX MBX-226. 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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