PWB5-LA Basswood Bios update

[BriniaSona]

Please please please don't come at me with basic responses.

Where can I download the software to update the bios on a old Asus motherboard.

I have the bios files but the pc won't read them from USB or did. It just boots to a black screen with a blinking underscore.

The hp support website is useless because it doesn't let you download anything and putting in the serial number doesn't work. Oh and using the support assistance program is also useless.

I'm just looking for how to update the bios on this thing.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

HP has retired support for that model series since it is 10 or more years old.

That is why the HP support site is useless in your situation.

The only way you can run the BIOS update file is in Vista 32 bit.

There is no way to install it in DOS, or with bootable media, etc.

Title: P5BW-LA Motherboard BIOS Update

Version: 5.08

Description: P5BW-LA Motherboard BIOS update adds microcode update for Intel processors to resolve system stability issues, blue screen issues, and Send/Don't Send error messages.

Purpose: Critical

Category: BIOS

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista Starter

Language(s):

Global English

Enhancement/Fixes:

- Updates microcode for Intel processors to resolve system stability issues, blue screen issues, and Send/Don't Send error messages.

- Reduces the time to resume from suspend mode.

- Adds native mode support for Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology.

Prerequisites:

- You must be logged on as an administrator to install this update.

- You must have a Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit 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 © 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

I have zipped up and attached the above BIOS update file below.

[BriniaSona]

Oh bother. Where am I going to get windows VISTA these days. And just for one bios update.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Here ya go...you shouldn't even need a product key with this...since it is for HP PC's.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-or-Compaq-Operating-System-CD-Microsoft-Windows-Vista-Home-Basic-32-Bit-...

[BriniaSona]

any link to downloadble iso?

[BriniaSona]

So I found a really old copy of VISTA home I had from ten years ago. I installed it and the driver thing says.

Incorrect Bios for your system. Please download patch again.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Not sure why that file didn't work since it is for the motherboard your PC has.

What is the full model number or product number of your PC?

The product number can be found on the same label as the serial number.

I'll see if there is a different BIOS file.

[BriniaSona]

47230g2l

motherboard says P5bw-LA rev 2.03

[Paul_Tikkanen]

That doesn't help identify the PC.

Take a look in the BIOS's system information window and see if there is a PC model number or product number listed there.

Otherwise, use this guide for how to find that info...

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/bph07555

[BriniaSona]

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