Pavilion dv6000 Bios Upgrade for use Windows 7 x64.

[CesarCC]

Hello, 

I have a Pavilion dv6000 with Windows Vista x64 and I would like to use with Windows 7 x64.

I have new and more memory and a SSD disk ready to install but I need a Bios Update, at present is with F.16 version.

This is the specs/tech data from Hp Support Assistant:

Serial Number: [edited]

Product Name: HP Pavilion dv6000 (RY681EA#ABE)

P/N: RY681EA#ABE

Memory at present: 2x512 MB Dimm DDR-2 533 Mhz

System Motherboard: 30BB 66.37

System BIOS: F.16

Thanks!

[Huffer]

The model is dv6241ea and HP has withdrawn support. I cannot even find the specs to know if it is a AMD or Intel machine. You can find drivers and BIOS on third party sites but they are a bit risky.

http://hpnotebookdrivers.com/hp-pavilion-dv6200-cto-notebook-pc-windows-vista-64-bit-drivers/

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi, @CesarCC

The HP parts list indicates that your notebook has an Intel processor and chipset.

http://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?searchText=RY681EA

Here is the link to the final BIOS update HP released for your model...

Info file:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48001-48500/sp48121.html

Update file:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48001-48500/sp48121.exe

The above files are 'straight from the horse's mouth,' as it were.

Even though HP has removed support for your notebook's model series, you can still find most of the drivers you need directly from the HP FTP site, thus avoiding the risk of 3rd party website drivers not being safe.

[CesarCC]

Sorry...I forgot to say the processor, it's an Intel Core T5200.

Many thanks to you Huffer and Paul Tikkanen for your help.

Paul, right now I have used sp48121.exe file (under Windows Vista x64 with original hardware: 120 Gb Ata disk and 2x512 Mb Ddr2), and... to say in one word....Excellent!!! 

No problem during whole bios update process. Now the bios's page reports 4Gb of Ram, and Windows 7 x64 (also Windows Vista x64) reports on Windows system page 4 Gb of Ram ( 2.99 Gb usable), no blue error page during Windows 7 booting, all it's running fine!

I will install right now the new ssd disk and Windows 7 x64 again (clean install).

I'm very grateful!!!

And...I take this moment to wish you merry christmas to all you!

Many thanks and regards!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Merry Christmas to you too!

[il51diablo]

Hello,

I have a problem with my DV6000, since the BIOS update it starts more ... Can I install another BIOS with the diskette drive or USB stick extern?

regards.

MD

[CesarCC]

Hello IL51diablo,

Bassically, if you plain to install another bios file and this updates your bios version on your laptop....no problem. I don't know how (or if is possible) to flash your bios chip with the same version or an older bios version ("downgrade"). The installation file runs from diskette, drive or usb fine (you must consider wich windows's version are you ussing. Windows vista or windows 7 are most suitable), and i don't know if there is someone option (or command line option) to use with bios installation file that allows to make a "downgrade" to your bios's laptop.  And sorry for my English (I'm spanish).

Regards!

[itd69]

Hello!

I have a Pavilion dv6000 with Windows Vista.

S/N:[edited]

P/N:GH883EA#ABH

Bios:F.17

Processor T2080

 I need a Bios Update F.21

[itd69]

Solved.

With SP 48121 under win VISTA.

Now I have bios ver.F2E.

Thx for information!

[il51diablo]

Hello,

Where did you find the new BIOS?

Does anyone know how I can put a BIOS back on the LAptop because currently it does not boot anymore since the BIOS update ... 😞