bios update

[Coldcreature22]

Hello, I am trying to find the latest bios update for my desktop pc. I explored the hp site and googled it too but I have found nothing. Please can someone help me 

[ub6424]

Hello Coldcreature22,

Unfortunately you have landed in the wrong forum. Notebook questions are answered here, but I'll help you anyway...

The right forum for desktop pc is here:

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktops/ct-p/DesktopPC

In my personal and objective view, the update of this model is no longer supported by HP.

=> The following points out:

The specification of your system is here:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02619244

So the product number is: XH761EA

Release date: 31-Aug-2010 (very old system)

In the Section Motherboard for your MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)

(broken link) https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02014355

Official HP Desktop Drivers and Software Site:

(not found) HP Pavilion Elite HPE-470uk
(found) HP Pavilion Elite HPE-500 Desktop PC series

best regards

[Coldcreature22]

Thank you for your response. I understand that my pc is no longer supported but that doesn't fix my bios error. 

It says bios error and it needs to be updated when booting up.

[ub6424]

Hello Coldcreature22,

please follow these instructions:

HP Desktop PCs - Recovering the BIOS (Basic Input Output System)

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_3966820-3438449-16

See => 2 - Reset the CMOS

Good luck

best regards

[Prométhée]

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@Coldcreature22 wrote:

Thank you for your response. I understand that my pc is no longer supported but that doesn't fix my bios error. 

It says bios error and it needs to be updated when booting up.

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hi

this may not save you, but I have already searched for bios for this model, you will find answers / download in the links

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Boot-and-Lockup/MISE-A-JOUR-DU-BIOS/m-p/8288307

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/HP-Pavilion-Elite-HPE-Series/m-...

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/HP-Pavilion-p6530f-BIOS-update-...

[ub6424 · Accepted solution]

Hello Coldcreature22,

could you please remove the bios battery and test it with a multimeter (direct currect DC mode),

if there is ~ 3V present, if not replace it with a new battery (CR2025 or CR2032).

Take a look at this guide ( old but good )

HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Removing and Replacing the CMOS Battery

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/bph04375

best regards

[Coldcreature22]

Thank you so much it works.

I do not know why I did not think of just changing the battery in the first place.

[Coldcreature22]

Thank you for the reply but it turns out it was just a battery that's causing the error.

[ub6424]

Dear Coldcreature22,

In fact, problems can also be easy to solve.

It was a great pleasure to help you ✅

best regards