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Sony VAIO VPCYB3V1E MBX-244 BIOS

BIOS MBX-244 Added: Apr 3, 2019 RAR · 0.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelVAIO VPCYB3V1E
Board numberMBX-244
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size0.9 MB
AddedApril 3, 2019
Updated
Original file nameSONY VAIO VPCYB3V1E MBX-244 48.4ky02.011.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony VAIO VPCYB3V1E laptop, board number MBX-244, supplied as a RAR archive named SONY VAIO VPCYB3V1E MBX-244 48.4ky02.011.rar. Technicians use a 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 on your motherboard matches MBX-244, and save a full backup of the original chip contents so you can restore it if something goes wrong.

For board MBX-244 the catalog also has 1 schematic and 3 BIOS dumps.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 VPCYB3V1E MBX-244. 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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