BIOS update issue

[Ithseeker]

Hello,

I want to update my BIOS prior to upgrading my RAM(as it is recommended to update BIOS before memory installation), however when I have to chose an operating system to get updates, I do not see my OS. I have updated it to Windows 10 Home 64bit. When I am entering to my BIOS, I can see that it states Win8 as a factory installed OS. Could you please suggest me an option ?

Thanks in advance!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

I would suggest that you install the memory using the current BIOS.

I do not recommend that you update the BIOS unless you are running a supported operating system.

Only on rare occasions is a BIOS update necessary for memory upgrades.

For example on your model...the latest BIOS update does this...

- Provides improved security of UEFI code and variables.   Nothing to do with memory, or memory management.

Previous versions...Nothing to do with memory, or memory management.

Version: F.27 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Provides improved security of UEFI code and variables.

Version: F.26 Rev.A

Fixed in this release: - Provides improved security of UEFI code and variables.

Version: F.24 A

Fixed in this release: - Provides improved security of UEFI code and variables.

NOTE: HP strongly recommends promptly transitioning to this updated BIOS version which supersedes all previous releases.

Version: F.23

Fixed in this release: - Provides improved security for UEFI EDK2. 

NOTE: HP strongly recommends transitioning promptly to this updatedBIOS version.

Version: F.21

Fixed in this release: - Fixes an intermittent issue which causes the playback of high definition (HD) video using the Metro Video application to beslower than expected.

Version: F.15

Fixed in this release: - Fixes an intermittent issue which causes an error message to bedisplayed when the system runs the 3Dmark06 Demo Loop.

Version: F.08

Fixed in this release: - Fixes an intermittent issue where the USB 3.0 device test does not function properly.

Version: F.06

Fixed in this release: - Fixes an intermittent issue which causes an error message to be displayed when the system resumes from sleep or hibernate mode.

Version: F.04

Fixed in this release: - Provides the initial BIOS release.

[Ithseeker]

Paul_Tikkanen , Thanks for an answer!

My current BIOS version is shown as  F.14

Is not it too old anyway?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You're very welcome.

That was the original BIOS that came with your PC.

As I wrote yesterday, updating the BIOS in W10, which was written to run on W8.1, could wreck your PC.

Are you willing to roll the dice on that?  I wouldn't be.

I would say there is a 99% chance if you install the memory with your current BIOS installed, you will be just fine.

The memory will be useless to you if the BIOS update wrecks your notebook.