BIOS attempts to update but doesn't?

[Mike-Forums]

I downloaded and attempted to install the most current BIOS. The System goes through the process and "appears" to work. When completed and it automatically reboot, it does not display the new BIOS number but continues to display the old BIOS number. Does anyone have any clues on what is happening?

[DGroves]

some systems which have a early bios revision require a interim bios update befor the latest bios can be installed this is allways documented in the description/changes file that hp posts, and included with each bios revision (which nobody bothers to read)

http://cna.mamk.fi/public/Drivers/HP/QV993AV/Bios/sp77888/history.txt

Models Supported:       HP Compaq 8300 Elite Convertible Mini Tower (CMT) Desktop PC
                        HP Compaq 8300 Elite All in One (AiO) Desktop PC
                        HP Compaq 8300 Elite Small Form Factor Desktop PC
                        HP Compaq 8300 Elite Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) PC
			HP Compaq 6300 Pro All in One (AiO) Desktop PC
			HP Compaq 6300 Pro Small Form Factor Desktop PC
			
Version 3.04
  *** ALERT *** ALERT *** ALERT ***

  If upgrading from a v02.xx to this version, v03.xx, the user MUST FIRST FLASH TO v02.99.
  If not, upgrading to v03.xx will be rejected.

- Added Security Update.

  PCR 0 : 187cccdffaf598b5bb71a10533415f7c6f42320d


Version 3.03
  *** ALERT *** ALERT *** ALERT ***

  If upgrading from a v02.xx to this version, v03.xx, the user MUST FIRST FLASH TO v02.99.
  If not, upgrading to v03.xx will be rejected.
 
  *** ALERT *** ALERT *** ALERT ***

- Fixed F10 "BIOS Power On" issue where TIME was not getting saved unless cursor (focus)
  remained on TIME setting in F10 menu.

   PCR 0 : 54b3e3ee5c61c085aab7905b395aec700576d6f3

Version 3.02
  *** ALERT *** ALERT *** ALERT ***

  If upgrading from a v02.xx to this version, v03.xx, the user MUST FIRST FLASH TO v02.99.
  If not, upgrading to v03.xx will be rejected.
 

[Mike-Forums]

I would like to report a positive but I cannot.

My system is at BIOS 02.09.

I have tried going to BIOS 03.07 with no luck.

I have attempted this at least five times.

Are there any other suggestions?

[Grzwacz]

Hi Mike,

DGroves is suggesting you should update to BIOS v02.99 before updating the BIOS to v03.xx.

The BIOS update to v03.07 will fail because you have BIOS v02.09.

Please try this?

Regards

[Mike-Forums]

Unfortunatelly, that version is not offered as a download!

Why, I have no idea.

[Grzwacz]

Hi Mike,

Why do you want to update the BIOS?

I believe DGroves is on the money.

Try this BIOS update (Link).

Then try 3.07 if this BIOS update installs correctly.

Regards

[DGroves]

installing bios 2.90, rebooting then 3.x will work

[Grzwacz]

Hi DGroves,

We have both directed the OP to BIOS update 2.90

Regards

[Mike-Forums]

Please note!

I started with BIOS Version: 2.09

I tried loading BIOS Version: 3.07 five times.

As suggested, I went to the Web Site indicated, the same Site I tried the 3.07 downloads from.

I downloaded 2.09 to a CD on a different PC.

I took the CD to the one needing the BIOS Update and ran it.

Things went great, as usual, until the Re-Boot where the PC indicates the BIOS Version.

It was still Version 2.09!

I will attach a snip of what my download options are.

[Mike-Forums]

I then tried downloading Version 3.07.

Again, things went well but on the Re-Boot, it's still Version 2.09.