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Sony VPCCW21FX MBX-226 BIOS (REV 1)

BIOS MBX-226 Added: Nov 29, 2020 ZIP · 2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelVPCCW21FX
Board numberMBX-226
Revision1
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size2 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedNovember 29, 2020
Updated
Original file namebackup_bios_sony_vpccw21fx_1p_009bj02_8011_m9ao_main_mbx_226_rev1.zip

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Description

From the original post:
TESTED OK sony vpccw21fx 1p-009bj02-8011 m9ao main-mbx-226 rev1.1

BIOS dump for the Sony VPCCW21FX laptop, board number MBX-226, revision 1, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 2 MB. The uploader marks this dump as tested. 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 flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if the write goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 5 schematics and 14 BIOS dumps for board MBX-226.

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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 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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