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Sony VPCCW2S1E MBX-226 BIOS

BIOS MBX-226 Added: Jan 26, 2021 RAR · 1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelVPCCW2S1E
Board numberMBX-226
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedJanuary 26, 2021
Updated
Original file nameSONY VPCCW2S1E MBX-226.rar

Where to get the file

Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony VPCCW2S1E laptop, board MBX-226, delivered as a RAR archive of about 1 MB and noted as including EC/KBC firmware. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update, and the EC/KBC part is relevant when the embedded controller also needs restoring. 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 something goes wrong.

For board MBX-226 the catalog also has 5 schematics and 14 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 VPCCW2S1E 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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