Sony VPCEC3M1E MBX-225 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | VPCEC3M1E |
| Board number | MBX-225 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Foxconn |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 3.1 MB |
| Added | December 2, 2017 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | SONY VPCEC3M1E FOXCONN MBX-225 M981.rar |
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Description
This BIOS dump belongs to the Sony VPCEC3M1E laptop, built on the Foxconn MBX-225 board. The archive is a RAR file of about 3.1 MB, original name SONY VPCEC3M1E FOXCONN MBX-225 M981.rar. A BIOS dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after the BIOS has been corrupted or a firmware update has failed. Before flashing, confirm that the board number MBX-225 matches the one printed on your motherboard, and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if needed.
For board MBX-225 the catalog also has 1 schematic and 1 BIOS dump.
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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 VPCEC3M1E MBX-225. 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.