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Sony VPCF12M1E MBX-215 BIOS

BIOS MBX-215 Added: Jan 8, 2019 RAR · 1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelVPCF12M1E
Board numberMBX-215
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1 MB
AddedJanuary 8, 2019
Updated
Original file namesony vpcf12m1e mbx-215 m931.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Sony VPCF12M1E laptop, board number MBX-215, delivered as a RAR archive of about 1.0 MB under the original file name "sony vpcf12m1e mbx-215 m931.rar". The facts do not list a chip size, revision or any cleaning mark, so check those details yourself. A BIOS dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Confirm that the board number matches your motherboard before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 7 schematics and 6 BIOS dumps for board MBX-215.

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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 VPCF12M1E MBX-215. 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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