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HP pavilion g6 notebook pc
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hello all, today i tried open Bios on my notebook for installing other OS, but got issue:

 

"The HP BIOS Application selected is corrupt or missing. Please install the application and try again.

BIOS Application Error (501)"

 

However Windows opens after pressing ENTER, but i need open BIOS.

How i can fix this problem ?

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Hello @heymoud 

Sorry to hear that you are having problems ... I would like to help you.

 

Let me check your current system configuration.

 

(1) Run    msinfo32

- Select <System Summary>:

--->>> Copy/paste following key/value pairs:

 

OS Name

Version

System Model

System SKU

( equals HP product number (p/n) )

Processor

BIOS Version/Date

 

(2Please report your results

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OS name : Microsoft windows 10 pro

Version : 10.0.19043 Build 19043

System model : HP Pavilion g6 notebook pc

System SKU : QJ326EA#ABE

Processor : AMD A4-3300M APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics, 1900 MHz , 2 core(s), 2 logical processor....

BIOS version/date: Insyde F.6A 13 /05/ 2013

 

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Hello @heymoud 

 

Try ...

 

(1Download and install BIOS Update

HP Notebook System BIOS Update (AMD Processors)

F.6A Rev.A7.2 MBJun 11, 2013Download

 

Why should you install the update ?

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4123786-2338478-16

Quote: "

Updating the BIOS is recommended as standard maintenance of the computer. It can also help resolve the following issues:

      • An available BIOS update resolves a specific issue or improves computer performance.
      • The current BIOS does not support a hardware component or a Windows upgrade.
      • HP Support recommends installing a specific BIOS update.

"

 

(3Reboot

(4Let BIOS be installed until it's completely done !

(5) Please report your results

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Hello @heymoud 

 

If it still fails ...

 

(1) Power off computer

(2Disconnect charger

(3Press and hold <power> button for 30 seconds

(4Connect charger

(5) Follow the HP standard procedure

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpiGUojtr3E

(6) Please report your results

In this video, you will see how to restore the BIOS on your HP computer. Many HP computers allow you to recover the last known working version of the BIOS from the hard drive in case of an issue. Follow the simple steps in this video to restore your BIOS with ease. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction ...
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how could  I install the bios update

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my bios version is the same

 BIOS version/date: Insyde F.6A 13 /05/ 2013

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It is not working

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Hello @heymoud 

 

(1) Enter <BIOS>

- Turn off computer and wait five seconds

- Turn on computer, and then immediately press [ESC] key repeatedly until the Startup Menu opens 

- Press [F10] to enter <BIOS>

 

(2) Please send pictures of < all > BIOS settings

( if serial number, device id, UUID, System Board CT Number is displayed, please blur )

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Also not working 😔

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