invalid electronic serial number after motherboard swap out, HP Compaq 6200 Pro SFF

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

There are no methods for a user to add or change a serial number in any HP business notebook. 

It needs to be done by an authorized HP service center using a proprietary BIOS DMI tool that is not available to the public.

Paul

[PauloSantana]

For the HP Compaq 6200 there is the following items that I need to fullfill in BIOS Menu Security - System ID:

Asset tag:

Ownership tag:

Chasis Serial Number:

Product Name:

Enter family Name:

SKU Number:

Enter Build ID:

Enter feature Byte:

Keyboard: US

For the keyboard default is US but for the other ones where do I find the information?

[ITPhoto]

Perfect.  Thanks for the fix.  Saved a ton of time.

[benny_andre2]

after i replace the lcd turned himself why, I'm laptop serial number on the first viewing, my laptop hp 6530s

[AndreiH]

Hi, Paul.

I have a new motherboard for Compaq CQ56, the problem is the same - invalid serial number.

Ctrl+A not work. Old BIOS version F.06, New BIOS version F.14.

There is a solution for this model?

Thanks.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Unfortunately, with notebook PC's you have to take the PC in to an authorized HP service center and have the BIOS tattooed with the applicable info (serial #, etc.), using a proprietary BIOS DMI tool, which is not available for download.

[AxshunJaxun]

Just had this issue myself after replacing a motherboard on a Compaq 6200 Small Form Factor.

As Paul said:

Assett Tag: Serial Number

Chassis Serial Number: Serial Number

Build ID: Label on the bottom of the computer - BID

Feature Byte: Label on the bottom of the computer - FeatureByte

**** Case Sensitive. ***** 

**** Do not include spaces. ****

**** Includes every character on the label. ****

**** May have a '.y6' or something similar at the end. ****

**** That IS included. *****

The Build ID and FeatureByte are essential if the computer is ever reimaged especially for upgrades to Win 8. If those fields aren't filled out, you'll have trouble with reinstalling/upgrading Windows.

Here's a picture of the labeling. Hope this helps!

[Enet]

thank you very much

[OhioGuy]

You say that it is a notbook? If so you will have to use the Branding tool from the HP Tech site.

[tmwarner123]

Hello,

Need some help. Cannot get in to the bios by pressing F10, I removed the internal battery to try and reset. After that the screen comes up with invalid bios settings press enter to continue. After pressing enter I still get System board 00A Product information not valid.

Thanks