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11-22-2014 11:55 AM - edited 11-22-2014 11:57 AM
I need help updating the BIOS on my HP dc7800 CMT. I keep getting this error:
The system BIOS updte file (C:\Users\f\Downloads\ROM.CAB) is missing or corrupt. The system BIOS will not be updated.
I tried to update using the sp53611.exe (8.0 MB) 1.32 Rev. A(6 Dec 2011) HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786F1 BIOS)
Which can be found here.
http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=3459243&swItemId=vc_97114_1&swEnvOid=4059
The current version of my BIOS is: 786F1 v01.04 7/18/2007
I am running Windows 7 64-bit Ultiate. I noticed on the page for the software (linked to above), it mentions most flavors of Windows 7 64 bit, but it DOESN'T mention Win 7 ULTIMATE 64-pit.
Here is what I did:
1) Restarted computer in safe mode
2) Logged in as administrator
3) Started task manager to make sure all apps and most services were stopped
3A ) as an extra precaustion, I even stopped Windows Defeneder
4) Double clicked sp53611.exe and let it install software.
5) This opened a web page. I clicked on the link that was under the Update Bio from a windows environment.
6) The process started, but then I got the error above.
Any ideas on what to do next?
Is it possible that the BIOS CAN'T be updated because the software doesn't support windows 7 64-bit ULTIMATE???
Thank you in advance. I have a new graphics card coming today (Radeon HD 6570 - which was recommended by Mr. Paul Tikkanen, Thank You), and I guess that I should have my BIOS somewhat current, right?
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