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Sony VPCSB31FD BIOS

BIOS Added: Jan 29, 2017 ROM · 2.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandSony
ModelVPCSB31FD
DeviceLaptop
FormatROM
Size2.5 MB
AddedJanuary 29, 2017
Updated
Original file namesony_vpcsb31fd_INSYDE-R2087H4.rom

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 VPCSB31FD laptop, supplied as a 2.5 MB ROM file named sony_vpcsb31fd_INSYDE-R2087H4.rom. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. The file name points to an Insyde firmware build, but the facts do not list a board number or revision, so confirm that your board matches the model before flashing. Always read and save the original chip contents first so you have a way back if the write goes wrong.

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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 VPCSB31FD. 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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