Where To Download Bios For HP Pavilion dv6500

[Chris_8318]

I need help please to download the bios for my HP pavilion dv6500. I have gone to the download site:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/identify/noresults?q=CNF74567Q4&origin=pdp

I have navigated to the download site with the actual laptop. I have entered my serial number and after 20 minutes all I could see was please wait. 

I have also used another PC to enter the information and the website detects the OS of the other PC and doesn't allow me to enter Vista and so cannot search.

I have tried to install HP support assistant but it won't install on Vista. 

Is there an easier way to find the bios?

Your advice would be appreciated

Kind regards

Chris

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, Chris:

HP retires support for consumer class PC's that are 10 or more years old.

What processor does your dv6500 have...AMD or Intel.

Once you let me know that info, I will find the last BIOS update HP released for your notebook from the HP driver FTP site.

[Chris_8318]

Thank you for your reply. The sticker on the front says Intel Centrino core duo. 

Kind regards

Chris

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You're very welcome, Chris.

Here are the BIOS info and exe links for the last BIOS update HP released for the dv6500 notebooks with the Intel processors...

Info:  F.5A

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48001-48500/sp48024.html

Exe:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48001-48500/sp48024.exe

[Chris_8318]

Thank you very much for your help. I have installed the bios update and the laptop runs fine.

Kind regards

Chris 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime, Chris.

Glad to have been of assistance.

Best regards,

Paul