Need BIOS for HP m7585.se-a

[MaxMuscle]

Hello,

I have an old HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7585.se-a (Product#: RA979AA-B1U) that has been in storage for ages, and I am now interested in doing something with it, and updating its BIOS. The current BIOS version is 3.10, but I am unable to find a later version for download other than this one.

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software9/COL20731/pv-54525-1/sp35153.exe

Which I found in this thread.

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktops-Archive-Read-Only/BIOS-backup/m-p/577180

I am unsure whether the available BIOS update is compatible with my system. Could someone please provide a download link for the latest and appropriate BIOS version, or confirm whether the BIOS version linked above is compatible with my system? I would greatly appreciate any assistance.

Thank you. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

The thread you posted doesn't open for me.

The latest BIOS update I could find for the MS-7225 Motherboard is 3.14.

I zipped it up and attached it below.

The problem is...the file was written to be run on XP, and I have no idea what will happen if you run it on W7.

Title: MS-7225 Motherboard BIOS Update

Version: 3.14

Description: MS-7225 Motherboard BIOS update resolves issues with saving BIOS settings after power is disconnected and with detecting some hard drives when resuming from hibernation mode.

Purpose: Recommended

Category: BIOS

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows XP Home

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Language(s):

Global English

Enhancement/Fixes:

- Resolves issue with saving BIOS settings after power is disconnected.

- Resolves issues with detecting some hard drives when resuming from hibernation mode.

- Resolves CPU fan issues.

- Resolves issues with AMD Sempron 2800+ and 3000+ processors.

- Resolves issues with hard drive SMART feature.

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 © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

[MaxMuscle]

Hi,

Thank you kindly for your reply. Perhaps this link will work better: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktops-Archive-Read-Only/BIOS-backup/m-p/5771976/highlight/true#M506....

I will create a bootable USB with Windows XP, so that won't be any problem.

Thank you once again, and thank you for your time and assistance. I’m amazed at how quickly I received the help I needed.

Take care and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Your PC has an AMD processor, doesn't it?

I think that is what the 'a' in the m7585.se-a stands for.

The discussion you posted for the model sold in the UK has an Intel processor and has a different motherboard.

[MaxMuscle]

Yes, that's correct. After all these years, the "-a" finally makes sense.
Thank you for clearing that up for me.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome. 

[salma986]

True assistance and shocked by quick  help from Hp fan.

[MaxMuscle]

Hello again,

I installed Windows XP just incase Windows 7 would interfer with the BIOS update. However the update process gets stuck at "Please wait... Update in progress... WARNING!!! Do NOT power off your PC!" Although, I am able to restart the PC without any apparent issues.

Could you please advise on what might be causing this? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Unfortunately that I don't know, and suggest that you don't continue to try and update the BIOS  

[MaxMuscle]

It’s not that the BIOS update includes any critical features, but I thought it would be beneficial to have the latest version.

However, I will of course follow your recommendation.

Thank you very much for your time and assistance.