Programming PEI region error shows during BIOS update

[Prabhu9]

So I made a grave mistake of updating my bios without proper research. i was updating the software vio the offical hp update software. And it automatically downloaded the bios update and on restarting the pc it took me directly to the BIOS setup. I didn't take it very seriously and went ahead with the update. Now it has been more than 8 hours and the screen is fixed on one singular message saying "Programming PEI region". There is no indication of when it will be over or how long will it take. Just this message. I'm afraid to reset the pc as I have learnt that it may freeze the motherboard. And I just can't afford to do that. Have I screwed up? I don't know who to contact for this. Please help... I'm freaking out over here 😅

[Lil_Boy_Blue]

Hi
Hopefully one of these documents will cover (and solve) your problem...

https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c00042629
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02693833

Sometimes a Backup to the BIOS is stored locally and can be utilised.

Turn off the computer, and then connect the power cord.
Press and hold the Windows key and the B key at the same time, and then press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds.
Release the Power button but continue pressing the Windows and B keys. You might hear a series of beeps.
The HP BIOS Update screen displays and the recovery begins automatically. Follow any on-screen prompts to continue the startup to complete the recovery.
HP BIOS Update recovery in progress

If the HP BIOS Update screen does not display, repeat the previous steps but press the Windows key and the V key. If the screen still does not display, your computer might not support the feature or there is a hard drive issue. Continue to the next step to install a BIOS recovery file from the HP website.
If the Power light turns off, the Power button was held too long. Repeat the previous steps, making sure to hold the button for only 2 to 3 seconds.