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‎08-30-2026 10:40 AM

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How can I tell if I have the proper BIOS firmware? I am having problems and Microsoft said to make sure I have the proper BIOS updates. Thanks in advance for your help. HP Slim Desktop S01-pF2xxx

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‎09-03-2026 10:40 AM

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My BIOS version says F.40, but I think it should be F.39. Maybe I don't understand. LOL.

If it aint broke then don't fix it.

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‎08-30-2026 11:44 AM - edited ‎08-30-2026 11:47 AM

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There are 3 possible BIOS upgrades depending on the motherboard version.

885F, 89B4 and 8648

 

What is the board product of your system?  Run msinfo in the windows search bar

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Also, it would be useful to know the exact product ID of your system, as searching with xxx for the model can cause problems.

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‎08-30-2026 11:55 AM

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HP Slim Desktop PC S01-pF2000i (52Z19AV)

Product number: 318K2AA#ABA

Base 885F

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‎09-01-2026 09:18 AM

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I tried to install the 885F bios, but it said my current BIOS is newer and it cant be done.

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‎09-01-2026 11:24 PM

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It is possible that HP released the latest bios through Windows update and has not yet updated the HP website for your PC.  

 

Out of curiosity, what is the current version and date of your 885F bios?

 

I noticed that your PC still has cloud recovery.  You might want to go here and  get a copy before it expires.

 

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‎09-02-2026 08:29 AM

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My current  version/date is AMI F.40, 4/8/2026. 

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‎09-02-2026 11:27 AM

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Also will the cloud recovery reset everything? I tried re installing Windows but that did not fix anything.

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‎09-02-2026 12:41 PM - edited ‎09-02-2026 12:42 PM

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cloud recovery restores the factory image.  You will lost any personal files and will have to reinstall any software your purchased or subscribed to.  Normally one uses onedrive to restore documents and possibly photos but it depends on how large the the cloud space is as all of photos may not fit and that might preclude some documents from being saved.

 

Cloud restore is useful if you upgrade your main HDD or SSD and find you cannot clone the old drive to the new one.  You can then put in a new, usually larger SSD, and then do a factory restore.  This can also fix problem with built-in laptops cameras.  I have no idea why so many HP laptop owners lose camera functionality after windows updates.

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‎09-02-2026 12:53 PM

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I want to thank you for all your help. Do you think I have the correct BIOS firmware?

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‎09-02-2026 01:19 PM

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 I asked in an administrators forum how you have F.40 but F39 is the only one listed and was told this has happened before.   Not really useful info, sorry.

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