BIOS Update - 25H2 - Warzone

[ChefBroArdee]

Im trying to play the new Call of Duty, and it gave me the notification that my BIOS Firmware needs updated to play parts of the game. I came here to download an update, and my OS is not one of the selectable options. I have Windows 11, 25H2. The only two options are Windows 11, and Windows 11 21H2. I came here looking for help. down below, I will drop more system information in hopes someone can help me. Thanks!

OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Version 10.0.26200 Build 26200
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer HP
System Model OMEN by HP 40L Gaming Desktop GT21-0xxx
System Type x64-based PC
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with Radeon Graphics, 3901 Mhz, 6 Core(s), 12 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date AMI F.33, 8/26/2024
SMBIOS Version 3.3
Embedded Controller Version 88.14
BIOS Mode UEFI
BaseBoard Manufacturer HP
BaseBoard Product 8949
BaseBoard Version 11

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

I can't say that the latest BIOS update HP has for your PC will allow you to play COD, but below are the info and exe file links to the latest BIOS update for your PC's motherboard (F.38):

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp167001-167500/sp167162.html 

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp167001-167500/sp167162.exe 

I do want to caution you that this person tried to update the BIOS and it didn't work.

HP Omen - Can't Update BIOS - HP Support Community - 9668341

I don't know if it was a one-off thing or if others have had the issue.

I cannot find any other posts regarding BIOS version F.38 and that motherboard.

Here is a HP video on how to update the BIOS:

Updating the BIOS on HP Consumer Desktops in Windows 11 | HP Computers | HP Support

[ChefBroArdee]

Are you able to tell me how easy it would be to physically upgrade the motherboard with the information I gave you? I shouldn't have to replace an entire PC I bought just a few years ago to play a new game. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Please start a new discussion on what options you have (if any) to upgrade the motherboard.

It would probably entail upgrading the processor as well.