Unable to update Bios

[Terry179]

I am unable to update my BIOS.  I tried several different ways and it keeps saying the bios couldn't be validated.  When I try to update by going to the Hardware UEFI (version 8.5) the directions online tell me to go to firmware management and that is not an option.  I have had this option in the past but it is no longer there.  When I use the online installer it says it was installed, restarts my computer and has the same validation issue.

The reason for the update is I am going to update my processor and need the most recent BIOS.

[Prométhée]

hi

this one ?

HP Pavilion 550-044 Desktop PC Product Specifications

• TDP: Up to 88 W
• Socket type: LGA 1150 (Socket-H3)

Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:

Processor	TDP	Integrated Graphics
Intel Celeron G1840 (Haswell) 2.8 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics (GT1)
Intel Celeron G1850 (Haswell) 2.9 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics (GT1)
Intel Pentium G3250 (Haswell) 3.2 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics (GT1)
Intel Pentium G3260 (Haswell) 3.3 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics
Intel Pentium G3450 (Haswell) 3.4 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics (GT1)
Intel Pentium G3460 (Haswell) 3.5 GHz Dual Core	53 W	GT1
Intel Pentium G3470 (Haswell) 3.6 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics
Intel Core i3-4150 (Haswell) 3.5 GHz Dual Core	54 W	Intel HD Graphics 4400 (GT2)
Intel Core i3-4160 (Haswell) 3.5 GHz Dual Core	54 W	Intel HD Graphics 4400 (GT2)
Intel Core i3-4170 (Haswell) 3.7 GHz Dual Core	54 W	Intel HD Graphics 4400
Intel Core i3-4350 (Haswell) 3.6 GHz Dual Core	54 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i3-4360 (Haswell) 3.7 GHz Dual Core	54 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i3-4370 (Haswell) 3.8 GHz Dual Core	54 W	GT2
Intel Core i5-4460 (Haswell) 3.4 GHz Quad Core	84 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i5-4460S (Haswell) 3.1 GHz Quad Core	84 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i5-4460T (Haswell) 1.9 GHz Quad Core	35 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i5-4590 (Haswell) 3.3 GHz Quad Core	84 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i5-4690 (Haswell) 3.5 GHz Quad Core	84 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i5-4690K (Haswell) 3.5 GHz Quad Core	88 W	GT2
Intel Core i7-4790 (Haswell) 3.6 GHz Quad Core	84 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i7-4790S (Haswell) 3.2 GHz Quad Core	65 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i7-4790T (Haswell) 2.7 GHz Quad Core	45 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)

if you have a compatible processor, the bios may not need to be updated

if the bios update does not work in general, it is better not to insist, a significant risk that the computer does not restart

• Manufacturer name: Pegatron
• HP/Compaq name: Memphis2-S
• SSID: 2B2C

HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2B2C)

A0.17 Rev.A

14.7 MB

May 14, 2018

Download

should be the last one

Updating the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) (Windows)

[BeemerBiker]

Please run the HP Support Assistant, click on Device Specifications and verify that the System Board ID matches the ROM SSID listed by  @Prométhée 

There are other BIOS available for model 550-044 but the one he listed is the latest (assuming the ROM id matches)

[Terry179]

Thank you for the information.  I have attempted all avenues listed and still says could not be verified.

[Terry179]

The rom  id matches.  It just keeps saying could not validate.  It does not allow me to update the bios in the uefi screen.  Doesn’t give the option anymore.  It used to.

[Prométhée]

As mentioned , do not insist ..
What previous version of the bios do you have?
If you have given me the correct computer model, that the cd is the motherboard, the SSID is correct, the update indicated corresponds to the motherboard
So unless there is an HP error in the document, I am certain
You want to install which processor, because maybe this update will be useless anyway, see what is mentioned

Updates the microcode for Intel processor security enhancement.

** After this BIOS update has been installed, previous BIOS versions cannot be reinstalled.

nothing else

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 to download the update to your desktop, and then click NEXT.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
7. If prompted to restart the system upon completion of the update, click YES and allow system to restart.

normally you shouldn't have to do anything more

[Terry179]

I have version 80.08.

I have attempted downloading to the desktop and that just gives me same files that the bios says could not be validated.

[BeemerBiker]

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@Terry179 wrote:

I have version 80.08.

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Something strange is going on

HP versions the bios as 

A0.01 Rev A

A0.02 Rev A

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A0.17 Rev A

where are you seeing the 80.08?

Please download and run CPU-z  https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

bring up the "mainboard" dialog box 

use the windows key + shift S and select that box and paste it

You may have a corrupted bios if the version is 80.08 

Example of CPUz follows

[Terry179]

This is what it shows.

[Prométhée]

Curious, but seems normal
maybe you should install the previous version, but as it is indicated under windows 8 here, I don't know if it will be ok, with windows 10

HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2B2C)

A0.17 Rev.A

14.7 MB

May 14, 2018

although the 08 is not indicated here

Previous version

HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2B2C)	A0.16 Rev.A	14.7 MB	Feb 4, 2018	Download

HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2B2C)	A0.15 Rev.A	14.7 MB	Dec 28, 2017	Download

HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2B2C)	A0.14 Rev.A	14.8 MB	Nov 21, 2017	Download

HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2B2C)	A0.12 Rev.A	14.7 MB	May 18, 2017	Download

HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2B2C)	A0.11 Rev.A	14.7 MB	Jan 6, 2017	Download

HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2B2C)	80.06 Rev.A	11.1 MB	Sep 30, 2015	Download

HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 2B2C)

80.01 Rev.A

11.0 MB

Dec 3, 2014

Download

You didn't answer it seems to me for the processor?