BIOS F.16 Rev.A Victus Gaming Laptop 16-s1023dx

[Gir2]

After installing the BIOS, the first time it didn't let me into the BIOS menu, I had to reinstall it again and with lags, a black screen and dancing with a tambourine.
The second time it seemed to install normally.
What's the problem?

[zoey7886]

@Gir2, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding BIOS update on your laptop! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

I can imagine how stressful it must’ve felt staring at a black screen after the update.

When a BIOS update doesn’t go smoothly, it can sometimes leave traces of the old firmware or cause boot hiccups. Since it worked on the second try, the system might just need a little housekeeping:

Power reset: Shut down, unplug the power adapter, and hold the power button for about 15 seconds to clear any residual charge.

Enter BIOS cleanly: Restart and immediately tap Esc → then F10 to confirm you can get into the BIOS menu now.

Load defaults: Inside BIOS, press F9 to load defaults, then F10 to save and exit.

Run HP diagnostics: Tap Esc → F2 on startup, run the full system test to make sure hardware isn’t misbehaving.

Reinstall if needed: If the glitches persist, you may want to re-flash the BIOS using a USB recovery drive created from HP’s support site.  

Hope this helps! 

Take care, and have an amazing day!  

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[Gir2]

Another glitch: it won't enter the BIOS on boot, or it won't run the scan. So, there are some bugs in the BIOS itself, and where can I get the old one to roll back to? W*F!?

[Gir2]

I just re-flashed the BIOS and it worked again. I checked it and everything is fine. Now I'll wait until I can't access the settings again in a few days.

[Gir2]

The installer doesn't recognize a single flash drive—no matter the manufacturer or capacity—and it doesn't matter which port I insert it into.

[zoey7886]

@Gir2, I hear you—nothing’s more frustrating than feeling stuck in a BIOS loop when things should “just work.” The fact that re-flashing temporarily fixes it but then quirks return points to either a buggy BIOS build or some leftover corruption during the install.

Here are a couple of things you can try before pulling your hair out:

Clean USB prep: Use a 16–32GB stick, format it to FAT32 (full format, not quick), then re-download the BIOS from HP Drivers page to ensure no corrupted files are sneaking in.

Ports matter: Stick to a direct USB-A port on the laptop (avoid hubs, extenders, or USB-C adapters).

BIOS recovery key combo: With the laptop off, hold Win + B and then press the power button for a few seconds—this forces the system into recovery mode and may help it recognize the flash drive.

Hope this helps! 

Take care, and have an amazing day!  

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[Gir2]

The BIOS reflash program doesn't recognize any of my existing USB flash drives (8, 16, and 32 GB). Moving them to different slots doesn't help, even though everything works in Windows. I've reinstalled the BIOS several times—4 (6???) times—and this one works so far. The BIOS verification now starts with F2. Previously, it didn't start with F10. Then, the verification didn't start. The second time I reflashed the BIOS, everything froze on a black screen and I had to restart the laptop. I hope everything is back to normal this time. But it's already annoying, and I think there's a bug in the firmware because I didn't have these problems last time. It's also a shame that I can't download the old firmware, version 15, which was available.
very neriyato

[zoey7886]

@Gir2, Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

We're here to help you tackle that BIOS reflash program! Don't worry, we've got your back! 

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We're looking forward to helping you resolve this issue! 

Stay tuned, and thanks for your patience! 

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[johnvick]

1. Corrupt or Incomplete BIOS Flash (First Attempt)

• If the system didn’t let you into the BIOS menu after the first install, it’s likely that the flash process either:

  • Didn’t complete properly,

  • Was interrupted,

  • Or was corrupted.

This would explain the black screen and erratic behavior like lags", "dancing with a tambourine").

2. Second Flash Restored Functionality

• The second flash might have properly written the BIOS image to the chip, resolving the corruption.

• If it “seemed to install normally,” your motherboard may have fallback or recovery features (like Dual BIOS or BIOS Flashback), which helped.

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🛠️ Possible Causes

✅ 1. Wrong BIOS File / Version

• If you flashed a BIOS version not meant for your exact motherboard model or revision, instability is common.

✅ 2. Flashing Method Used

• Did you use:

  • BIOS Flashback (via USB without CPU/RAM)?

  • UEFI BIOS utility?

  • Windows-based flashing tool? (Riskier!)

• Windows-based flashing is more prone to failures due to background processes, crashes, etc.

✅ 3. Bad USB Drive or File System Format

• Corrupt BIOS images can result from a failing USB stick or wrong formatting (should be FAT32 in most cases).

✅ 4. Power Instability During Flash

• Power loss or voltage dips during flashing will result in a bad BIOS write and unpredictable behavior.

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🔄 What to Do Now

If your system boots and the BIOS is working fine now, do the following:

✅ 1. Verify the BIOS Version

• Enter the BIOS menu and confirm the version flashed is the correct one for your motherboard.

• Check the official website of your motherboard brand/model.

✅ 2. Reset BIOS to Defaults

• After flashing, always load optimized defaults or reset CMOS to avoid conflicts.

✅ 3. Test for Stability

• Run your system for a while and check:

  • Boot times

  • BIOS access reliability

  • USB and device detection

  • Overall OS stability

✅ 4. Reflash Again If Needed

• If you still encounter bugs or lag, consider reflashing using the most stable BIOS version — not always the latest.

• Use the safest method: BIOS Flashback (if available) or UEFI BIOS utility.

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❗️Red Flags (If you still have these, there’s a problem)

• Can’t access BIOS reliably

• Black screen at boot often

• Long POST times or looping reboots

• BIOS settings not saving

• System crashes or freezes randomly

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🧩 Optional: Share More Details?

If you want help pinpointing the issue, share:

• Your motherboard make and model

• BIOS versions involved

• How you flashed it (tool/method)

• Symptoms after each attempt