Latest BIOS update, p6140f, ASUS - Benicia IPIPL-LB, NP192AA-ABA

[DAD812]

I know this desktop is a 2009, 10 years old, according to the MB specs I am able to install any 9XXX cpu - I have a Q9650 ordered and should be a drop in replacement. My BIOS ver is 5.37 dated 02/23/2009, Is a later BIOS available for this MB ? I also know the age of this pc means it is dropped from all support - I get it, however I have been in is/it field since 1988 and know archives exist for this very reason. Thanks for any help in locating a later BIOS and the BIOS updating software.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Yes, there is a newer BIOS revision.

See this post for the download...

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Boot-and-Lockup/HP-Pavilion-P6140f-Desktop/td-p/6036553

I downloaded the file, used 7-zip to extract the exe file into its folder, and here is a copy and paste of the readme file within this BIOS update.

Title: IPIBL-LB Motherboard BIOS Update

Version: 5.43

Description: IPIBL-LB Motherboard BIOS update improves system thermal performance and updates fan curve for processor support.

Purpose: Recommended

Category: BIOS

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Starter (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)

Language(s):
Global English

Enhancement/Fixes:
- Improves system thermal performance.
- Updates fan curve for processor support.
- Resolves issue with the system appearing to hang during restart if an HP Personal Media Drive is connected.
- Resolves issue with the system hanging when 7GB of RAM is installed.
- Updates Hardware Diagnostic Tools to v4880.05.

Prerequisites:
- You must be logged on as an administrator to install this update.
- You must have a Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system.

Installation Instructions:
1. Click the Download Only button.
2. At the File Download screen, click the Save button.
3. At the Save As screen, save the file to your Desktop.
4. If a message appears stating that the file already exists, click YES to overwrite file.
5. Double-click the icon for the update downloaded to your desktop, and then click NEXT.
6. Follow on-screen instructions.
7. If prompted to restart the system upon completion of the update, click YES and allow system to restart.

Copyright © 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

[DAD812]

worked as expected, thx Paul

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.