Elitebook 8540p BIOS question

[Gimj2]

Elitebook 8540p   BIOS question

The OS  is primarily Win  7 Pro 64-bit version

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)

It’s more of a question about a description that is in regards BIOS updates

May I obtain suggestions about the BIOS update

 BIOS Description   version  

HP Notebook System BIOS Update  F.20   7 Sep 2011

 there is a NOTE

NOTE: After this BIOS update has been installed, prior BIOS versions cannot be

installed.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=32...

if i change to the most recent  7 Sep 2011   System BIOS Update  F.20 

will i still have all the functionality and  can i still use win XP pro on a different hard drive as an option ..

does the following

HP Notebook System BIOS Update F.0F   9 Mar 2011   over F.0E   25 Nov 2010 provide a greater number of options.. 

Please reply 

Respectfully

[Vidya]

BIOS Updates resolve the any specific issues and improves the functionality and capabilties of the system.

It is always recommended to have the latest BIOS update installed.

[Gimj2]

first  may i provide an appreciative thanks for the reply

as well as  a an additional compliment to HP and the HP.COM/support

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=32...

SoftPaq NUMBER: sp53375   or  File name: sp53375.exe

The HP SoftPaq Download Manager provides a simple, powerful way to download software updates for HP business PC models

Provides the ability to view “ SoftPaq Release “  Notes in a popup display in the list of Available SoftPaqs when using the Update Mode

the  above is great quoted info

I strongly recommend

TITLE: HP SoftPaq Download Manager VERSION: 3.4.0.0 REV: A 

DESCRIPTION:  HP SoftPaq Download Manager provides a simple, powerful way to download software

updates for HP business client PC models that are running a supported operating

system

hope for more Revisions 

so may i confirm what you mention is that functionality will not be decrease and BOTH win 7 Pro  as well as an older xp pro  on an older separate Hard drive will still run well

 even after the recommended BIOS  BIOS Description Current version Size (MB) Estimated download time Previous version 

HP Notebook System BIOS Update  F.20   7 Sep 2011

 there is a NOTE

that lead me to ask  and I’m thankful to be able to ask and get replies

Thanks

[Vidya]

As I said, the hardware functionality does not decrease as per the operating system.

[Gimj2]

first may i provide an appreciative thanks for the reply
it’s just that I have been bitten so to speak or I am cautious of updates because of complications in the past I guess caution is good however I do still desire the most optimal performance and understand your reply .. I am thinking of follow through with your suggestion
Respectfully and Thanks is are there any precautions you recommend taken and order of operations and steps

[Vidya]

When doing a BIOS update, please ensure that there are no back ground programs running. Also, ensure that this process is not interrupted in the middle. It may take some time to complete the update, so have patience.