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12-24-2025 10:37 AM
Product: HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC (A42XGAV)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11
Hello everyone. Can you tell me how to update or downgrade the BIOS version on new HP models from USB flash drive?Windows key + B or V and power on key not working on new laptops.In one video I saw how to go to the menu item Update System Bios and then Update System and Supported Device Firmware Using Local Media.I have two laptops HP X G1a and HP Probook 460 G11 and none of them react to these actions.Bios can't be upgrade or downgrade.Please help me figure out this problem. I haven't been able to do anything for a week.
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