BIOS Upade fail from version to F.46 to F.47, Error code "9F - Error: Can not analyze ROM file..."

[handrij]

Hi community,  i use a HP Spectre X360 Convertible 13-ac0xx, Product: 1GP30EA#ABD (Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-Bit)).

HP Support Assistant notifies me of recommended BIOS F.47 Update. I run the download and try to install it.

I got the following error message.

Solution?

[IT_WinSec]

Hello @handrij

Welcome to the HP Support forum.

Try updating the BIOS via different means - e.g. using the USB method described here >> https://support.hp.com/sk-en/document/c00042629

Expand the section "Update the BIOS when Windows does not start"

Just FYI - personally, I do not recommend you update the BIOS it unless you experience some issues with your existing BIOS and you are sure that the new BIOS will fix it.

General recommendation I provide to users/customers is NOT to upgrade BIOS/UEFI unless they experience any kind of specific BIOS/UEFI issue. Updating just for updaing and just for using the latest verson is not solution. Any kind of update (no matter for what and who relesed it) can fix 2 issues but may introduce 10 more issues. Additionally, upgrading the BIOS (for any vendor) poses more risks because BIOS recovery is not that easy as compared to typical software updates IF something goes wrong.

Same applies for Windows Updates, OS update, drivers updates, etc - upgrade/update IF you have issues which you know are fixed in the newer version or for some severe security issues. Otherwise, keep the existing version as long as possible.

Additional opinion on this matter >> https://www.howtogeek.com/136881/htg-explains-do-you-need-to-update-your-computers-bios/

Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes

[handrij]

I need the update, because it fixes a problem with the battery.

Unfortunately, after pressing the ESC and F2 key, Bios Management does not appear.

Instead, a memory check is performed.

[handrij · Accepted solution]

I found a solution. In the boot device menu, the stick must be selected under UEFI Boot. Then you can also select the Bios Manager efi file.

Then the update program starts fully automatically and installs the new BIOS.