HP laptop bios update says low disk space and cannot install bios and firmware update.

[anuragGhosh]

Need help updating bios. I see that is it a common issue for it to say that there is low disk space when there isn't. I have 800gb free of my 1tb SSD. I have seen some solutions about trying a usb bootable drive for the bios. But I am not sure how to install it after putting it on a usb. All the steps say is turn off laptop, insert usb, turn on laptop. When I do this nothing happens. It just boots up. I don't get it. 

[Raj_05]

Hi @anuragGhosh,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

It seems you're encountering an issue where the BIOS update won't install due to a disk space error, even though there’s plenty of free space on your SSD. Using a bootable USB drive to install the BIOS update is a good option, and I can guide you through the steps to make sure you're doing it correctly.

Steps to Update BIOS Using a Bootable USB:

Download the BIOS Update:

• Go to the HP Support website and enter your laptop's model number.
• Download the BIOS update file (usually in .exe format).

Create a Bootable USB Drive:

• Insert a USB drive (at least 8GB in size) into your laptop.
• Format the USB drive as FAT32 (ensure the drive is empty before formatting).
• Use the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool or a similar tool like Rufus to make the USB drive bootable.

Copy BIOS Update to USB:

• Once your USB drive is formatted as bootable, copy the BIOS update file (usually a .bin or .exe file) to the root directory of the USB drive.

Restart and Enter BIOS:

• Shut down your laptop.
• Insert the USB drive into a USB port on your laptop.
• Power on the laptop and immediately press the Esc key or F10 to enter the BIOS setup.

Install the BIOS Update from USB:

• In the BIOS, navigate to the "Update BIOS" section (it may be listed as "Firmware Update" or something similar, depending on the model).
• Choose "Update from USB" or the option that corresponds to updating from an external drive.
• The system should detect the BIOS file on the USB drive. Select it and confirm the update.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

Reboot After the Update:

• Once the update is complete, the laptop will typically reboot automatically.
• Remove the USB drive when prompted to do so.

If the USB Boot Isn’t Working:

If your laptop still doesn’t boot from the USB, make sure:

Boot Order: Ensure that the USB drive is listed as the first boot device in the BIOS settings. You can change the boot order by entering the Boot Menu or BIOS setup.

• To enter the Boot Menu, press the Esc or F9 key when powering on the laptop.
• Set the USB drive as the primary boot device.

[Raj_05]

Reformat USB: Ensure the USB is properly formatted as FAT32. If you use a different format like NTFS, the BIOS might not recognize it.

USB Port: Sometimes, certain USB ports (like USB 3.0) can have issues with bootable drives. Try using a USB 2.0 port instead, if available.

After the Update:

Once the BIOS is updated, the system should no longer show the low disk space error, and you should be able to install future updates without issues.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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