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Don_138 · ‎01-23-2017

I have a certified refurbished HP Compaq 6305 with BIOS K06 v02.04 9/26/12. I have searched for an update and always end up with "ROM Firmware for King Cobras 6305 DT (K06) (Eastern European, International" Not sure what all that means ... I don't have a "King Cobra". Looking for the right BIOS update.

Additional Info:

Win10 64bit

Model D4D85UC

Serial [Personal Information Removed]

AMD 5300b APU

Thanks for the help

erico · ‎01-25-2017

@Don_138 wrote:
Since I am not a gamer and use it primarily for surfing, wp, and a little video converting, will there be much of a benefit for me? At this time I have no issues. Update recommended to perhaps solve a cpu temp reporting issue with AMD APU processors.

There is probably not enough benefit to be worth updating the BIOS since that is what you use the notebook for.

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erico · ‎01-24-2017

That is just the BIOS family name.

2.74 version will update it to the latest and add quite a few enhancements and additional APU support.

Just be aware that upgrading a legacy BIOS does come with risks. By attempting to install the BIOS update you accept all risks of damaging or bricking your desktop PC's motherboard. If the motherboard fails,it will be your fault and no one else's

Get the download from here.

http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=5311951&swItemId=vc_177411_1&swEnvOid=419...

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Don_138 · ‎01-24-2017

Since I am not a gamer and use it primarily for surfing, wp, and a little video converting, will there be much of a benefit for me? At this time I have no issues. Update recommended to perhaps solve a cpu temp reporting issue with AMD APU processors.

erico · ‎01-25-2017

@Don_138 wrote:
Since I am not a gamer and use it primarily for surfing, wp, and a little video converting, will there be much of a benefit for me? At this time I have no issues. Update recommended to perhaps solve a cpu temp reporting issue with AMD APU processors.

There is probably not enough benefit to be worth updating the BIOS since that is what you use the notebook for.

I am a volunteer forum member. If my suggestion helped you solve your issue, help others by marking that post as the accepted solution. Say thanks by clicking on the Yes button next to the "was this reply helpful?"

Don_138 · ‎01-25-2017

Thanks😆

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