BIOS file Help

[Ju-ke28]

Hello,

I own an HP Pavilion G7 laptop with motherboard ID 1845. As part of a sustainability effort to reduce electronic waste, I am aiming to extend the lifetime of this device by upgrading it to a compatible Intel Core i7 processor.

To perform this upgrade safely, I require the official BIOS file from SoftPaq SP60550 (version F.29), specifically the 01845.BIN or 01845.FD files. This BIOS is no longer available on your support website, but it is critical for the following reasons:

CPU microcode compatibility: without this BIOS, the upgraded processor cannot be properly recognized, leading to instability or boot failure.

Security and reliability: only an official HP BIOS ensures system integrity and avoids risks from unverified third-party files.

Preventive maintenance: having this BIOS also allows system recovery in case of corruption or failure, reducing the need for hardware replacement.

Ecological upgrade: upgrading the processor instead of replacing the entire laptop helps reduce carbon footprint and electronic waste.

HP compliance: I want to remain within the official and secure framework, using only files validated by HP.

I am therefore contacting you to ask if it is possible to obtain an official copy of this BIOS or a secure download link. My goal is to extend the lifespan of my Pavilion G7, ensure compatibility with a more powerful processor, and remain aligned with HP’s quality standards.

Thank you very much for your assistance and support in this matter.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Please provide the full model number or product number of your notebook, so I can see what BIOS versions may be available.

The HP Softpaq sp60550 file number you posted is for a HP Compaq LA2405 LCD Monitor Driver.

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp60501-61000/sp60550.html

All HP BIOS files for an old notebook like yours will only be on an exe format and can only be run in  Windows.

[Ju-ke28]

Hello,

The serial number is: 5CD2262L4W

The model is: g7-2141sf

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any additional information. I sincerely appreciate your continued support and investment in my project.

Best regards,

Jules.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, Jules:

Below are the info and exe file links to the last BIOS update that I could find for your notebook (F.27):

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp77501-78000/sp77532.html

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp77501-78000/sp77532.exe 

According to chapter 1 of the service manual, the notebook comes with an Intel HM76 Express Chipset, which means it should be able to support the 3rd gen Intel core 35W processors up to the  i7-3632QM, and not just the 2nd gen core processors listed.

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