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02-08-2018 01:31 PM
Product Name: p6-2018es
OS: Windows 10 (x64)
Original OS: Windows 7 (x64)
Motherboard: Foxconn 2ABF
BIOS Version/date: AMI 7.11, 8/23/2011
BIOS Mode: Legacy
Hi, I'm trying to update my system BIOS, in order to be able to install a new graphics card (NVIDIA 750TI), going through the steps indicated in the following link:
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00007682
I've followed the steps until step 2.6, but when I was about to download the update, I realised that the motherboard indicated in this step ("Cupertino-H61/Cupertino2-H61") is different from the one I've got (I haven't changed it). So the question is, do I have to download this update although it comes for another motherboard or what should I do?
The link where I realised that is this one:
PS: It's my first post, so I apologize if there's anything wrong.
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02-09-2018 01:20 AM
HP Pavilion p6-2018es Desktop PC Product Specifications
states:
Motherboard: H-CUPERTINO2-H61-uA TX (Cupertino2)
• Manufacturer: Foxconn
• Form factor: uATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 22.0 cm (8.7 inches)
• Chipset: Intel H61
• Memory sockets: 2 x DDR3
• Front side bus speeds: 5 GT/s (DMI bus)
• Processor socket: LGA 1155
• Expansion Slots:
• 1 PCI Express x16 (Gen2.0)
• 3 PCI Express x1 (Gen2.0)
• 1 PCI Express Mini Card x1
• For more details, see Cupertino2 motherboard specifications
Device-drivers are here
From: Cupertino-H61/Cupertino2-H61 Motherboard BIOS Update
Full details: http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp58001-58500/sp58264.html#
TITLE: Cupertino-H61/Cupertino2-H61 Motherboard BIOS Update
VERSION: 7.16 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION: This package provides an update to the Cupertino-H61/Cupertino2-H61 Motherboard BIOS for the supported desktop models and supported operating systems.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP58264
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp58264.exe
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So, the listed BIOS does apply to your motherboard.
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02-08-2018 02:49 PM
The installer for the BIOS update 7.16 is predicated on your PC running Windows 7 and not Windows 10. The safest way to install this BIOS update is to be running Windows 7.
I don't think that updating the BIOS to 7.16 is going to make the NVIDIA GTX 750 boot and work normally in your PC.
If you can find a HP version 8 BIOS for the Cupertino2 motherboard then let us know.:smileysurprised:
02-09-2018 01:20 AM
HP Pavilion p6-2018es Desktop PC Product Specifications
states:
Motherboard: H-CUPERTINO2-H61-uA TX (Cupertino2)
• Manufacturer: Foxconn
• Form factor: uATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 22.0 cm (8.7 inches)
• Chipset: Intel H61
• Memory sockets: 2 x DDR3
• Front side bus speeds: 5 GT/s (DMI bus)
• Processor socket: LGA 1155
• Expansion Slots:
• 1 PCI Express x16 (Gen2.0)
• 3 PCI Express x1 (Gen2.0)
• 1 PCI Express Mini Card x1
• For more details, see Cupertino2 motherboard specifications
Device-drivers are here
From: Cupertino-H61/Cupertino2-H61 Motherboard BIOS Update
Full details: http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp58001-58500/sp58264.html#
TITLE: Cupertino-H61/Cupertino2-H61 Motherboard BIOS Update
VERSION: 7.16 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION: This package provides an update to the Cupertino-H61/Cupertino2-H61 Motherboard BIOS for the supported desktop models and supported operating systems.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP58264
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp58264.exe
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So, the listed BIOS does apply to your motherboard.
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02-09-2018 08:21 AM
The listed BIOS isn't going to make the NVIDIA GTX 750 boot/work normally in the Cupertino-2 motherboard. However, it may prevent other issues.
02-09-2018 09:05 AM
> it may prevent other issues
From: Cupertino-H61/Cupertino2-H61 Motherboard BIOS Update
it addresses two issues:
* Resolves issue with system hang during POST when a touch-screen monitor is connected.
* Resolves issue with F12 hot-key malfunction after loading BIOS defaults via any method.
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