Unsupported Pavilion a1320n Bios update to upgrade to Windows 7

[Eli-P]

Hi I tried to upgrade my HP Pavilion a1320n to windows 7 but I had to have a bios update.  This PC is running Windows XP. This PC isn't supported by HP anymore but I was wondering if I could still get the update for it somewhere. 

Thanks, Eli-P

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

I have zipped up and attached the latest BIOS update I could find for your PC, below.

Here are the release notes...Make sure this is the motherboard your PC has.

Title: RC410-M Motherboard BIOS Update

Version: 3.24    Date:  29 Jun 2007

Description: RC410-M Motherboard BIOS update resolves issue with the system freezing when selecting Power saver mode in Control Panel Power Options.

Purpose: Recommended

Category: BIOS

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Language(s):

Global English

Enhancement/Fixes:

- Resolves issue with the system freezing when selecting Power saver mode in Control Panel Power Options.

Prerequisites:

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

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.

[Eli-P]

Thank You so much!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

[Eli-P]

Hi I have tried to install the bios update on my pc a few times. It is running windows xp home 32 bit and is activated. Whenever I try to install it it says, "Unable to execute the specified command line!" Is there any way you have a rom file so I can manually do it or any other solutions? 

Thank You, Eli P

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

The only way those BIOS files came are as Windows based flash files.

Did you try running the file as administrator?

If you have, and you know the BIOS file is for the motherboard your PC has (it should be), then unfortunately, I have no idea why it isn't working.

[Eli-P]

I ran it as administrator. I dont have any other ideas.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Me either.

Why were you required to update the BIOS when you went to install W7?

I looked at the specs for that model and it should be able to run W7 just fine.

[Eli-P]

It says it has some kind of issue when you turn on power saving mode. If you open the bios update it tells you more about it. I was able to open the update but not run it.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Yes, but that was for XP.

W7 may not have that issue, as it has more advanced ACPI controls than XP has.

It's odd that the file doesn't work, but I guess it is what it is.