BIOS attempts to update but doesn't?

[Grzwacz]

Hi Mike,

Please try BIOS version 2.90 first.

Do what DGroves suggested in the first response.

Let us know if 2.90 updates correctly.

Move the files from the CD to the target PC's HDD before attempting the BIOS update. Set the installer as read and write or full permissions to be safe.

Installing from a CD could be the problem. Read only files.

The recommended BIOS update options per HP Support are:

- Use the DOS utility with a preboot execution environment (PXE) management application to locally update or restore the system BIOS.
- Use HPQFlash to upgrade the BIOS directly in a Microsoft Windows environment.
- Use the included BIOS binary file on a USB storage device to update the BIOS from the Startup Menu or BIOS (F10) Setup.

Regards

[DGroves]

how are you flashing the bios? using HPQFlash withinn windows is not recomended

create a DOS formated USB Key and copy all of the files found WITHIN the DOS FOLDER onto the bootable usb key

boot with this key and run the dos flasher

read the included "DOSFLASH.TXT" directions on how to flash in dos

you will not be able to install ANY 3.x bios's untill you have installed v2.90

COMMAND LINE SYNTAX:
____________________


UPDATE SYSTEM BIOS:


  dosflash [/p <password>] [/f flshuefi.cpu <BIOS family>]


DOS Flash will search the current directory for the System BIOS binary. If
more than one are present, the latest BIOS image file (highest version number) 
compatible with the target PC will be used.

The /f option is used when needing to suppress any user prompts, for instance
when automating a mass deployment using Altiris. BIOS family is listed in BIOS
Setup / System Information / System BIOS before the version number (e.g. K01),
and is also the first part of the binary filename.

[Mike-Forums]

Please review my Posts!

My PC 'had" 2.09 when I first posted!

3.07 has not replaced it.

My PC still has 2.09!

[DGroves]

and untill you install bios v2.90 your not going to be able to install the v3.x bios's

again, your current v2.09 bios is NOT THE SAME AS THE v2.90 BIOS you need to install before doing the 3.x bios update

[Grzwacz]

Hi Mike,

We have read your posts.

You are not reading our posts!

Try to install BIOS update v02.90. There is a link to the BIOS v02.90 update in a previous post. Here it is again> (Link) <. Then try version 3.07 if version 2.90 updates correctly.

Don't install any BIOS updates from a read only CD or DVD disc.

We know you have version 2.09.

It is obvious, you cannot install v03.07 when you are using version 2.09. Installing from read only media is adding additional complexity to you problem.

Regards

[Mike-Forums]

Correction:

I have always had 2.90 installed.

I still have 2.90 installed.

Every attempt to install 3.07 over 2.90 has failed.

2.99 has never been presented as a download.

[Grzwacz]

Hi Mike,

Quote:

"My PC 'had" 2.09 when I first posted!

3.07 has not replaced it.

My PC still has 2.09"!

You have been sending us on a wild goose chase.

Do what DGroves has suggested. And don't install a BIOS update from a CD or DVD disc in read only status.

Best wishes.

Hope you get this solved.

Regards

[DGroves]

pleas describe in detail how you are trying to update

[Grzwacz]

Hi DGroves,

This reminds me of the Bud Abbott and Lou Costello routine; Who's on First?

It appears the installation is being done from a read only CD disc. Please carefully read all responses from Mike.

Mike's response,

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.

Regards

[DGroves · Accepted solution]

Ok, you are at v2.90 and still can't install3.07

Go to the link that shows the v3.07 bios, CLICK ON THE "PREVIOUS VERSIONS" tab then select the link to v2.99 and download it

the SP is SP73099

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/closure/hp-compaq-pro-6300-small-form-factor-pc/523...