bios update

[Nuno6]

Hello, could you help me please? I want to update BIOS for my HP Pavilion 15 au104np,  model Y7W43EA#AB9. Current BIOS is F.23  and I want to update to latest bios version available for my model, F56 rev A. So I downloaded the sp111733.exe file and executed the file which gave me the error "this bios update is blocked on this device". Tried a manually bios update and prepared USB flash and noted that there is not a 08216.bin file that should match my motherboard model: 8216(U3E1). As the result BIOS is refusing Update. 

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@Nuno6 

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@Nuno6 wrote:

Product: HP Pavilion - 15-au104np

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11

Hello, could you help me please? I want to update BIOS for my HP Pavilion 15 au104np,  model Y7W43EA#AB9. Current BIOS is F.23  and I want to update to latest bios version available for my model, F56 rev A.

So I downloaded the sp111733.exe file and executed the file which gave me the error "this bios update is blocked on this device".

Tried a manually bios update and prepared USB flash and noted that there is not a 08216.bin file that should match my motherboard model: 8216(U3E1).

As the result BIOS is refusing Update. 

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Update - remove extraneous comments

Windows 11 is not listed as supported in Software and Drivers

The BIOS updates listed for this system are listed in Windows 10, including the SP111733

HP Notebook System BIOS Update (Intel Processors) - Windows 10 

From the BIOS update description file (Download in sub-section Associated Files)

https://support.hp.com/soar-attachment/578/col72651-ob-268372-1-ob-268372-1_sp111733_releasedoc.html

Partial excerpt

SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP111733

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PRODUCT TYPE(S):

Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
OMEN by HP
HP Pavilion

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 All Editions (64-bit)

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Even assuming compatibility, it is not always possible to jump from a very old BIOS update to the latest when there are so many incremental updates between the current (installed) BIOS and the destination version.

If you want this, start with the older update (Version F.36 Rev.A   (in sub-section Revision History).

If that update loads without destroying your computer BIOS, try another small jump to a slightly newer version.

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When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software and BIOS, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guide, Service and Maintenance Guide (Replacement Parts and Procedures), Product Information (Specifications), more

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[Nuno6]

Hi .Thank you for your time . The problem is not windows 11. I tried with windows 10 and the same happened! The problem is just one: the sp111733.exe file does not contain the bios file that fits my board model:8216(U3E1). Just that.

the sp111733.exe update contains the files for:

1-820D

2-8209

3-8217

Can you give me link for the update to the  F.36 Rev.A version as you suggested? Or any that contains the file for my board

Best regards

[Nuno6]

Hi. I found the link and manage to update to f36. thank you

[Dragon-Fur]

@Nuno6 

Excellent.

You are welcome.

Good Luck with the rest.

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For those reading,

When available, find older (previous) BIOS updates in the latest BIOS update web page in sub-section Revision History.

Older BIOS updates can be used to incrementally update a much older BIOS to a newer version, one or two version jumps at a time.

As a matter of what is reasonable,

• Do not update the BIOS unless you have a good reason to do so.
• Before updating, always have your critical files and data backed up to other than the local system.

In this case,

Open HP Pavilion - 15-au104np 

Right-Click and open Category Software, Drivers, and Firmware

As needed, enter your Operating System / version > Wait for list > Open All drivers > Open all

Open section BIOS > Open the section > "See full details"

Scroll down on the page > Open sub-section Revision History

Scroll through the available update descriptions --

Available downloads are located in a table at the bottom of the page

Example

HP Notebook System BIOS Update (Intel Processors) - Windows 10 

Version Release date File Size    

F.55 Rev.A	July 07, 2020	35.1 MB		Download
F.52 Rev.A	May 20, 2019	42.5 MB		Download
F.48 Rev.A	Jun 29, 2018	42.7 MB		Download
F.46 Rev.A	Mar 09, 2018	41.7 MB		Download
F.45 Rev.A	Feb 02, 2018	41.7 MB		Download
F.42 Rev.A	Nov 13, 2017	41.7 MB		Download
F.38 Rev.A	Jun 27, 2017	41.7 MB		Download
F.36 Rev.A	May 05, 2017	41.7 MB		Download

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[Nuno6]

Hi Dragon-Fur. Managed to update till F55 bios version. F56 does not fit my board model. Thank you

[Dragon-Fur]

@Nuno6 

So, 55 will do it, then.

Good information for someone that has your model / board type.

Thanks for the final report.  Smiling.

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