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is there a way to update bios? my version is from 2014 and i cant use ram in 1600 despite its supposed to work. there isnt a bios to download from support and hp support assistant doesnt offer one either.

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Hello
indeed, but maybe this is a problem with the purchased modules, if it is indicated, you should not be forced to update the bios

There is no version for windows 10, but for windows 8
I cannot guarantee you that it will work well

  • Manufacturer's name: MSI
  • Motherboard name: MS-7906
  • HP/Compaq name: Orchid-S
  • SSID: 2B17

 

  • Dual channel memory architecture
  • Four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
  • Supports DDR3 DIMMs
    • PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)
    • PC3-12800 (DDR3-1600)
    • PC3-14400 (DDR3-1800)
  • Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB or 8 GB DIMMs
  • Supports up to 4 GB on 32-bit systems
    note:
    32-bit systems cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory.
  • Supports up to 32 GB on 64-bit systems

P Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2B17)

80.16 Rev.A5.9 MBApr 12, 2017Download

 

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/swdetails/hp-pavilion-500-300-desktop-pc-series/687...

 

 

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