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08-14-2023 11:43 PM
Hi @Fabredo,
Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
It seems like you're encountering a BIOS recovery issue on your HP Notebook. The error message you provided, "Bios recovery failed, bios image specified did not pass validation," suggests that the BIOS recovery process was unsuccessful due to the BIOS image not passing validation checks. BIOS recovery is a critical process, and if it fails, it could potentially leave your system in an unusable state.
Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue.
- Check the BIOS Image: Make sure you have the correct and compatible BIOS image for your HP Notebook model. Download it from the official HP support website. Using an incorrect or corrupted BIOS image can lead to validation failures.
- Retry the Recovery: Attempt the BIOS recovery process again. Follow the official HP documentation or support resources for your specific notebook model on how to properly perform the recovery process.
- USB Drive Formatting: If the recovery is done through a USB drive, ensure that the drive is properly formatted and that the BIOS image is correctly placed on the drive. Some HP notebooks might require specific formatting for the USB drive.
- BIOS Image Integrity: Check the downloaded BIOS image's integrity. It might have been corrupted during download. Compare the downloaded file's checksum with the checksum provided on the HP support website.
- BIOS Settings: If you have been experimenting with BIOS settings before encountering this issue, you might want to reset the BIOS settings to their default values. Incorrect settings could cause validation errors during recovery.
Please keep in mind that working with the BIOS is a delicate process, and any incorrect steps can lead to serious problems with your computer.
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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