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‎06-14-2021 03:00 AM - edited ‎06-14-2021 03:05 AM

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Product: hp-z440-workstation
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

HP Z440/Z640/Z840 Workstation System BIOS system software Manager Icon
02.57 Rev. A 21.4 MB May 27, 2021, Download
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Type: BIOS Version: 02.57 Rev. A

how to install this BIOS update exe file??? because I have BIOS Version: 02.56 -- the old version

 

I purchased a used hp-z440-workstation from eBay

The page

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-z440-workstation/6978828

 

and msinfo32

 

show in the attachment:  

https://yadi.sk/i/Lx0jRDw9Sa9F4Q

  

and System BIOS image and flash utilities for the HP Z440-cropped.jpg

 

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‎06-15-2021 04:16 AM

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Since it is that old, it probably is already installed, so I would not install at this time.

Here is the manual for the workstation.  Look it over and read about the Z 440 workstation and all the info concerning the BIOS and updating.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04823811.pdf


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‎06-14-2021 05:20 AM

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Just to clarify, but some additional instructions.  The link in the original post does have some additional tidbits.

Looking at the screenshot that is posted, there are some more things listed if the slider under the "Description" and "Fix and enhancements" is pulled down - there is a "See full details".  Click on that and there is another page that opens.  Click on "Installation instructions" for how to proceed with the install.

1. Download the file by clicking the "Download" or "Obtain Software" button and saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where the downloaded file is saved).
2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to unpack the files to C:\SWSETUP\SP114032.
3. Select "Launch HPBIOSUPDREC" under "Windows BIOS Flashing". Alternatively, the BIOS binary file is located in the following directory: C:\SWSETUP\SP114032\HPBIOSUPDREC\M60.0257.bin
4. Copy the binary from C:\SWSETUP\SP114032\HPBIOSUPDREC\M60.0257.bin to the following directory on the USB key: [Drive Letter:]
5. Insert the USB key into the workstation that is to be updated and reboot or boot the unit to the Startup menu by pressing Esc during POST (before the OS loads).
6. Use the arrow keys to select the "Flash System Bios" option. Follow the prompts to update the BIOS.


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‎06-14-2021 06:56 AM

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I will do this soon

 

What about second Install

BIOS UTILITIES FOR WINDOWS 

... ?

 

Is it same process...?

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‎06-14-2021 07:16 AM

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The BIOS Utilities listed here

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/swdetails/hp-z440-workstation/6978828/swItemId/wk-1...

Following the same instructions as above to find the install instructions only on the above link

instructions

- BiosConfigUtility.exe uses Windows-1252 (ANSI). In Windows, you can use Notepad to convert between formats: select File, Save as... and set Encoding to "ANSI"
- UefiBiosConfig.efi is a UEFI application
- CustomLogoApp is a UEFI application

1. Download the file by clicking the "Download" or "Obtain Software" button and saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions (Windows Only).


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‎06-14-2021 07:21 AM

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If I understand well,

First, update of bios, flash needed,  restart and enter bios, but the second is a Windows 10 installation... correct?

Soon i will do

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‎06-14-2021 10:45 AM

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It appears to be.  I have not actually seen one of those for HP.


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‎06-14-2021 10:52 AM

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Is any recommended order to install bios updates...?

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‎06-14-2021 11:10 AM

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Here is Not using usb stick, both methods are valid....???   

https://youtu.be/k243bGIP3cc     at 2:40 

Watch "Updating System BIOS Using HP Softpaq | HP Computers | HP" on YouTube

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https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Business-PCs-Workstations-and-Point-of-Sale-Systems/how-to-install-thi...
So you mean, for HP Z440 is the same, start the BIOS update From Windows10 and continue to restart the PC...? I POSTED IN FORUMS BUT Say use a USB stick, both methods are valid...?

Updating System BIOS Using HP Softpaq | HP Computers | HP Support
Updating System BIOS Using HP Softpaq | HP Computers | HP Support
youtu.be/k243bGIP3cc
This video shows how to update the system BIOS using HP Softpaq. Updating the BIOS can fix common system problems with ease. Follow the steps in this video to update your BIOS the right way. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Things to keep in mind 00:41 Step 1: Identify current BIOS revision ...
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‎06-14-2021 12:08 PM

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The USB method in step 3 is if you want to do the BIOS update outside of Windows.  It will flash from inside Windows if you Select "Launch HPBIOSUPDREC".  I would not expect a different end result no matter which way it is done.

"Back in the day" all BIOS flashing was done in a non-Windows environment but the newer updates will allow it to be done while starting in Windows.  The PC has to reboot (start up again) no matter anyways,  in order for the update to become valid.


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‎06-14-2021 07:53 PM

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About the BIOS UTILITIES UPDATE

Is old from 2015

 

How do i know if is done already for this PC...?

 

 

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