Download 7-Zip run it and restart your machine. Download the BIOS file and save it to the desk top. Right click on the BIOS file and 'extract files' You should have this: and then open Rompaq to this: Take your flash drive and right click on in 'Computer' to format it to FAT 32 and drag the BIN file onto the flash drive. The BIN file is the actual BIOS information and when I fixed my HDX, that's all that was needed on the flashdrive. (no need to make it bootable) Do not pull the flash drive out from the USB port, in W7 go to your tool bar and click on 'show hidden icons' beside the flag. There will be an option there for the USB port to safely eject the flash drive.
In Vista you right click on the flash drive in 'Computer' to eject. Remove the battery and adapter on the bricked computer and hold the power down for 30 seconds. Plug in the flash drive in one of the USB ports on the left side of the machine, hold the 'Windows' and 'B' key at the same time and plug the adapter in. Power up and the laptop should start to beep, when it does, release the key's. On my HDX I had to repeat these steps twice before it worked.
I understand that the HPSA recommencded you to install SSID 822A ROM Family BIOS. Manually and install,as we have 3 Differenet ROM family BIOS update.
I later took a healthy mother board with a retail copy of W7 on the hard drive to see if I could flash the BIOS in this way, it did not work until the third try. I wanted to find out if there had be any HP partitions on the hard drive, which there were none of course.
The BIOS file my HDX was named FD and I later found that I had to change its name to BIN, you may have to do the same if this does not work. Change it from 68AHH.BIN to 68AH.BIN and try again. I don't know if this will work, but you have nothing to loose. If any one attempts this on their machine please start a new thread and send me a PM of the link to that thread. This way I can assure you get the correct BIOS file on the flash drive or if it's even possible.
(I will need your full model and part number on the underside of your laptop) This procedure is not endorsed by HP and is experimental by nature, so this is done at your own risk, however at this point it does look promising. HaggisCat, sorry for the delayed answer but I was quite busy with other stuff. In short - I tried similar solution before your answer. However, I did not used 7-zip to unpack the bios executable - I just run it and saw where it stores the files for the following process, which even included creation of a bootable usb bios rescue drive. The exe simply performs quick format of the drive, makes it bootable, even not necessary, and copy in the flash master directory the following files: I tried then to use the stick to bring the brick back to life but without any result - it started to load something from the flash (I saw the led of the flash blinking for a couple of seconds) and after that at least started the CPU fan, but without any other activity (ok, the Caps Lock led was blinking) and/or sounds for more than 10 min. I repeated the operation a couple of times, even tried the old BIOS version but without any success. After this - my colleague brought the brick into an HP service as it almost brand new (less than a week from the purchase) and explained the problem to the guys there.
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He was told that they will 'diagnose the issue' and will inform him for the solution which might even include a new notebook as the purchase was within a month. Well, two days after he is still waiting for the diagnostics to finish.
However, even I did not have the chance to try your exact solution (did not rename the bin file), I thank you for the answer and the help! Hope it will be usefull for someone else!
Best regards, Phantom. HP Pavilion dv6780se Phoenix Bios Problem: Used the bios flash from the HP drivers website section of Vista 64 bit downloads per laptop model.
For some unknown reason(no noticable power issues occurred), the bios flash failed. In combination of advise from several forums, what worked for me after 24 hours of sweating was the following: Note: Every attempt to use wincris or manually create a flash usb drive failed when done on a win 7 64 bit system, even when it appeared to worked, the flash never worked on the brick system. Worked in one try when used wincris from 32 bit XP to build usb flash.
On a fully functional 32 bit Win XP sytem: 1. Downloaded the bios software from HP drivers/software page for the specific laptop model ( I downloaded from the Vista 32 bit menu this time, not that their appears to be a difference, but this is the one that worked) 2. Used 7-zip to extract the files form the HP bios executable.
Downloaded wincris/crisdisk package from somewhere in the sea of forums on the topic 4. Extracted crisdisk package 5. Copied the WPH file from the HP bios directory to the wincris.exe directory, then renamed it 'BIOS.WPH' 6.
Inserted a 4gb Cruzer USB drive, formated it to FAT32. Ran wincris.exe. Made sure usb drive was selected, and then hit 'Start' and followed directions from there. Once USB was ready, safely removed usb drive from xp system. On bricked HP dv6780se unit: 10. With nothing attached, battery removed and a/c unplugged, I held the power down for 30 sec.
I rubbed a rabit's foot for roughly 20 of those 30. Then released the power button, plugged in a/c power, plugged in the usb drive, and then pressed and held the 'B' key and Windows key down for 4 seconds.
Then, with those keys still pressed, hit the power, held that for about 2 seconds. Then shortly after one or a few loud solid beeps, the magical choas of random, more playful beeps occurred for not more than a few minutes.
The system shut itself off. I removed the usb drive, successfully booted, and let out a very large celebratory roar of victory. I thank all the contributors of how-to's regarding the issue of failed bios flashes. Just bought an external USB Floppy drive to try this emergency recovery on my 8710p - which is looping now after a failed BIOS update - so no boot into windows! I tried the USB - but it wouldn't work. I am getting different results here - but not what I want.
With the USB Floppy plugged in: When I hold down Win+B - the caps light flashes for a lot longer now, it looks like it initializes the floppy drive (green light comes on for just a moment) - but then nothing - just flashing caps lock for a bit and then finally a restart again into the doom loop. It never appears to begin to read the floppy disk or search for a bios file. What am I doing wrong? What can I try? Does the disk need to be leabeled a certain way?
Does my BIOS file need to be renamed? Any help would be GREAT!!!!
Flashing a BIOS simply means updating the BIOS. The rule of thumb with updating BIOS is 'if it ain't broke - don't fix it.' This is because if a BIOS update is incorrect or not done right, you essentially have an expensive paperweight. BIOS stands for Basic Input Operating System. It is a program 'burned' into an EPROM - an Eraseable Programmable Read Only Memory chip on your motherboard. The EPROM is a computer chip which contains simple instructions required for the most basic of computing functions - it tells your motherboard how to boot, self-checking functions, and hardware default settings among other things.
Motherboards may vary slightly in updating procedures, but not by a whole lot. Generally, you will be using a floppy drive.
Yes- remember that old floppy drive? (A real floppy - not a USB type.) You're gonna need one. While BIOS flashing can be done with CD ROMs on some newer motherboards, this is not recommended. This is because BIOS updating works at the core level of computing functions.
ALL Intel based computers (this includes AMD) have the ancient 8088 microprocessor architecture at their very inner core in order to perform BIOS functions. Whether the chip is dual-core, AMD, 486, Pentium-D, Athlon XP, 64, etc. It does not matter. At their most inner recess, they have this function. What you are attempting to do is essentially a 'brain-swap.' BIOS updating SHOULD ONLY BE DONE if there is an issue with your CPU or if a motherboard has difficulty with hardware and it is a known BIOS issue.
Check your motherboard manufactuer to see if you need one. BIOS updating is a methodical, precise and slow procedure. If you do not have patience or you are unsure what you are attempting to do, then DO NOT do it yourself. How to obtain a BIOS update First, you would need to find out the make and model of your main board (motherboard). The next step would be to visit the manufacturer's web site and try to find a page that has something to do with downloading, motherboards, support, or anything that will inevitably lead you to a BIOS update (if available). Once you have downloaded the correct BIOS file for your main board, view any specific instructions about flashing the BIOS.
This is usually contained in the downloaded archive, or online the manufacturer's site. Backup the BIOS first! Before you update, ALWAYS back up your old BIOS first. Most BIOS programs will ask you to save a copy of the current BIOS.
Always save it in case your flash fails, you can attempt to re-flash using the old BIOS while your computer is still turned on. Once you turn off your computer with a failed flash, you're jacked - time for a new motherboard. Begin by creating a windows bootable floppy disk. Then save your old BIOS onto that floppy. Make a note of the old file name. Use a fresh floppy disk.
Old floppies laying around have a high failure rate and you don't want one to fail when updating. Murphey's law baby! Also ensure you have good, clean power - preferably have your system on an Uninteruptable Power Supply (UPS). Any power failure will also cause the flash to fail. If this happens, attempt to reload the old BIOS.before. you turn off your computer. If the computer is powered down after a failed flash (due to power outage / hardware failure / corrupt BIOS.), there is a good chance your computer may never boot again - at least, until it is repaired by the manufacturer.
Upload the New BIOS After you have obtained the new BIOS file, SAVE it to the bootable floppy disk you created. Note the NEW file name. Now boot the computer with the bootable floppy. Run the DOS file that loads the new file. It will ask you for the name of the new BIOS. Enter that name. You may have to do this as a command at the DOS prompt.
Programs vary. Again check the manufactuer's instructions. Typically, BIOS flashers only work under DOS and generally work like this: DOSprompt: biosflasher.exe biosfilename.xxx For example: A: biosflash.exe NEWBIOS.dat NOW BE PATIENT. This can take a minute or two. Ensure it completes. DO NOT POWER off the computer until it says complete or it is done. Once everything is complete, then you can reboot the system without the floppy.
Cross fingers and everything should come up ok. You may have to also update other drivers and software as necessary. Again, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Flashing a BIOS simply means updating the BIOS. The rule of thumb with updating BIOS is 'if it ain't broke - don't fix it.' This is because if a BIOS update is incorrect or not done right, you essentially have an expensive paperweight. BIOS stands for Basic Input Operating System.
It is a program 'burned' into an EPROM - an Eraseable Programmable Read Only Memory chip on your motherboard. The EPROM is a computer chip which contains simple instructions required for the most basic of computing functions - it tells your motherboard how to boot, self-checking functions, and hardware default settings among other things. Motherboards may vary slightly in updating procedures, but not by a whole lot. Generally, you will be using a floppy drive. Yes- remember that old floppy drive? (A real floppy - not a USB type.) You're gonna need one.
While BIOS flashing can be done with CD ROMs on some newer motherboards, this is not recommended. This is because BIOS updating works at the core level of computing functions. ALL Intel based computers (this includes AMD) have the ancient 8088 microprocessor architecture at their very inner core in order to perform BIOS functions. Whether the chip is dual-core, AMD, 486, Pentium-D, Athlon XP, 64, etc.
It does not matter. At their most inner recess, they have this function.
What you are attempting to do is essentially a 'brain-swap.' BIOS updating SHOULD ONLY BE DONE if there is an issue with your CPU or if a motherboard has difficulty with hardware and it is a known BIOS issue. Check your motherboard manufactuer to see if you need one. BIOS updating is a methodical, precise and slow procedure.
![How To Install Bios Update .rom How To Install Bios Update .rom](/uploads/1/2/4/7/124779413/412113183.jpg)
If you do not have patience or you are unsure what you are attempting to do, then DO NOT do it yourself. How to obtain a BIOS update First, you would need to find out the make and model of your main board (motherboard). The next step would be to visit the manufacturer's web site and try to find a page that has something to do with downloading, motherboards, support, or anything that will inevitably lead you to a BIOS update (if available). Once you have downloaded the correct BIOS file for your main board, view any specific instructions about flashing the BIOS. This is usually contained in the downloaded archive, or online the manufacturer's site. Backup the BIOS first! Before you update, ALWAYS back up your old BIOS first.
Most BIOS programs will ask you to save a copy of the current BIOS. Always save it in case your flash fails, you can attempt to re-flash using the old BIOS while your computer is still turned on. Once you turn off your computer with a failed flash, you're jacked - time for a new motherboard. Begin by creating a windows bootable floppy disk. Then save your old BIOS onto that floppy.
Make a note of the old file name. Use a fresh floppy disk. Old floppies laying around have a high failure rate and you don't want one to fail when updating. Murphey's law baby! Also ensure you have good, clean power - preferably have your system on an Uninteruptable Power Supply (UPS).
Any power failure will also cause the flash to fail. If this happens, attempt to reload the old BIOS.before. you turn off your computer. If the computer is powered down after a failed flash (due to power outage / hardware failure / corrupt BIOS.), there is a good chance your computer may never boot again - at least, until it is repaired by the manufacturer. Upload the New BIOS After you have obtained the new BIOS file, SAVE it to the bootable floppy disk you created.
Note the NEW file name. Now boot the computer with the bootable floppy. Run the DOS file that loads the new file. It will ask you for the name of the new BIOS. Enter that name. You may have to do this as a command at the DOS prompt.
Programs vary. Again check the manufactuer's instructions. Typically, BIOS flashers only work under DOS and generally work like this: DOSprompt: biosflasher.exe biosfilename.xxx For example: A: biosflash.exe NEWBIOS.dat NOW BE PATIENT. This can take a minute or two. Ensure it completes.
DO NOT POWER off the computer until it says complete or it is done. Once everything is complete, then you can reboot the system without the floppy. Cross fingers and everything should come up ok. You may have to also update other drivers and software as necessary.
Again, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. BIOS upgrade issue. Computer History. HP IQ-816 64 bit Vista. Hard drive crashed, Installed new SSD with Ubuntu 12.04. Tired of battling lack of support for iTunes in Ubuntu, decided to reinstall Windows. No Vista 64.ios available, installed old XP SP3 MCE -32bit.
Yesterday while installing updates for XP decided to upgrade to Window 8Pro instead. After installing updates screen went black, 'sleep' mode and will not wake up. Googled this known problem. Nvidia driver incompatible. Disabled video driver. No more sleep, but poor video performance. Noticed Windows 8 pro installed is version 32-bit.
Contacted Windows Customer service and they said to upgrade BIOS. Contacted HP Website and they only offer BIOS upgrade for IQ816 runing Vista or Win 7. Looked up my BIOS vs. Found Latest BIOS version 5.10. Tried to install, but it would not take error: upgrade bios with wrong operating system. Is there a way to upgrade this BIOS. Appears it should have been done prior to hard drive crash and removal of 64 bit windows vista.