Don't worry, it will not try to install the update, but it will open a utility that creates a bios recovery drive, as explained on the HP site. Run the executable on the Windows system. In my case the file was called sp95703.exe (HP Notebook System BIOS Update, version F.35 Rev.A). Use a separate Windows system to download the correct bios-update executable for your system from the HP support site. The solution is based on this HP support answer, the HP docs for creating a bios recovery drive, and a bit of trial-and-error with fingers crossed. Note that this does require another windows pc to open the bios-update executable, but there is no need to install windows on the target pc, nor do you need a windows recovery disk or windows-pe or any such thing. Here's what I did to update the bios on my HP x2 210 G2 running only Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Check your computer manufacturer's website for how to access the BIOS settings.Ĭopyright © 2011-2021 | eComputerz.This method worked fine on an HP EliteDesk 800 G2 TWR when I tested. On some computers, you need to press the F1 or F2 keys to access the BIOS Setup Utility. Therefore, keep pressing the delete key until the BIOS Setup Utility appears. There is only a small window of opportunity to do this before your computer starts to load the operating system. When you switch on your computer, press the Delete key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Some details are for information only, which you cannot change. You can change some settings if you want to, but in most cases you won't need to.
The American Megatrends BIOS Setup Utility provides many details about your computer hardware. If you are unsure, I would advise in this instance to take your machine to a local computer repair shop, or call your computer manufacturer's support line.
I dont really understand where to go to find the proper BIOS update, I have tried both the FOXCONN and AMI websites with no luck.
The PC Guide has some excellent material on how to troubleshoot AMIBIOS problems. BTW I have a Windows 7 Ultimate HP Pavilion p6720f Desktop PC.