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start up messafe to upgrade bios
02-02-2020 03:55 PM

System Model HP Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz, 3000 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3801 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
I receive the following message. Is there a simple way to fix this
2233-HEC1 error during MEBx execution
MBEX Status = 8302
ME BIOS Extension module halted
Update BIOS or ME firmware if problem persists
2206- End OF POST HEC1 Failure
system halted, power cycle system to reboot
02-03-2020 02:38 AM

Hi
https://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/hp-compaq-dc7900-small-form-factor-pc/3785403/manuals
https://support.hp.com/gb-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-compaq-dc7900-small-form-factor-pc/3785403
These seem to be the latest for your PC.
HP Compaq Business Desktop ME Firmware Update and Utilities
02-06-2020 11:09 PM

Thanks for your response and links. A colleague warned me that if the installation goes wrong, the computer will not boot again.
Does nay one have experience in installing this BIOs?
Thanks
Mal1938

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