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05-09-2018 11:30 PM
Hello Everyone
My HP Pavilion dv6 refused to boot into Windows one day, after restarting I got code BIOS error 501and it said press enter to reboot, after doing that the notebook just get stuck on Preparing Automatic repair, I cant even reinstall windows with USB. After spending countless hours searching web for the solution I've learned that BIOS can be recovered by 4 -in-1 USB utility provided on HP's website I went ahead and created one and booted it while pressing F2 on start-up went to Firmware Management and started BIOS update but with no luck I got this error "Unable to open BIOS signature file" the BIOS of my machine is present in the USB library with the .SIG (signature) file. Please help I dont know what to do next...
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05-10-2018 03:15 AM
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02693833
Turn off the notebook.
Plug the notebook into a power source using the power adapter.
With the notebook off, press and hold the Windows logo key and the B key at the same time (WinKey +B).
NB: On some notebook models, it might be necessary to press and hold the Windows logo key and the V key (WinKey +V).
While pressing those keys, press and hold the Power button on the computer for 2 to 3 seconds, and then release the Power button but continue to hold the Windows logo key and the B or V key until the HP BIOS update screen displays or you hear a beeping sound (usually 8 beeps).
05-10-2018 03:33 AM
Hi
You mentioned using F2, which is why I posted an alternative option.
The HDD should retain a copy of the latest BIOS and be capable of using that as a repair.
Failing that a USB stick inserted onto the LH side port, Port Side Port, and then pressing and holding down the Winkey and B (V) key before applying power. No F2 at all.
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