need to update my desktop's bios but dont know how

[SiskaRepairs]

im trying to update my computer bios in hopes that will correct my pc getting an error while trying to update. I also read that updating the bios could also up the max ram i can have as well, whether thats true or not im not sure, but i still need to update the bios either way. 

[Prométhée]

hi

if nothing specified in said update, and anyway, according to this, no more, no less
that said, this is what is tested / approved by hp
check this and crucial scan

How to Check Maximum RAM Supported on Your PC - Easytutorial

Welcome to Crucial USA

Memory upgrade information

• Dual channel memory architecture
• Two 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
• Supports DDR3 DIMMs
  • PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)
  • PC3-12800 (DDR3-1600)
  • PC3-14400 (DDR3-1866)
• Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
• Supports 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB DIMMs
• Supports up to 4 GB on 32-bit* systems

Supports up to 8 GB on 64-bit systems

note:

32-bit systems cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory

 to see what error you are talking about, because it is possible that if there is an update, it does not change anything

Holly2 motherboard specifications.

• Manufacturer's name: Pegatron
• Motherboard name: AAHD2-HY
• HP/Compaq name: Holly2

I do not have the SSID of the motherboard, so it will be necessary to check

bios available on windows 8
if another system is in place, it may not work..
sometimes under windows 10 right click on the file, "run as administrator" will suffice

in any case, it's risky, it's up to you

HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family 2ACF) 8.16

8.16 Rev.A

2.9 MB

Sep 18, 2014

Security enhancement update! nothing else

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

8.17 Rev.A

2.9 MB

Feb 9, 2015

 Improved security of UEFI code and variables. HP strongly recommends promptly transitioning to these updated BIOS versions.
** After this BIOS update has been installed, previous BIOS versions cannot be reinstalled. 

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-pavilion-p6-2100-desktop-pc-series/5187028/model...

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