Many older laptop models come with older BIOS versions, which are pretty hard to work with. Therefore, the installation of a newer version is extremely necessary. In this article, we will consider how to update the BIOS on an HP Pavilion laptop.
What is necessary for work?
Before starting the upgrade, it is important to prepare all the data and tools. Among them:
- product code. Most often located on a sticker on the bottom cover of a laptop;
- the presence of a printed instruction or a saved page with it, if there is an additional device with the ability to access the network;
- To update the BIOS on the HP Pavilion Dv6 laptop and other models, you must have stable Internet access. This is necessary to successfully download updates. Therefore, you can use an additional computer;
- paper and pen / pencil.
How to find out the current BIOS version?
Before updating the BIOS on an HP G62 laptop and other models, you need to find out which version of the software is installed on a specific computer. For this:
- call the Run program window (win + r);
- enter msinfo32.exe in the search bar;
- in the window that appears, among the system information, find the installed BIOS;
- write her down.
CPU Type Definition
This step is necessary. The problem is that each processor needs a special BIOS version, so to speak, personal. To find out the type of processor, you must repeat the previous paragraph:
- run the program "Run";
- enter msinfo32.exe;
- and in the same section, right above the BIOS version, processor data is indicated.
Disable bitlocker
This is the first thing to do before proceeding with the BIOS update. To complete the task, you need:
- open the control panel menu on the computer (for Windows 10 you must enter this phrase in the search engine);
- go to the section "Systems and Security";
- click on the encryption line of the hard drive;
- on the new page, select the item to suspend SSD or HDD protection. Confirm the action in the warning window.
Search for the latest version
Before updating BIOS on an HP Compaq laptop or any other model, you need to find the latest BIOS program. For this:
- through the settings, open the HP software and driver downloads tab on the Internet;
- select your laptop model and go to a new tab;
- Now you need to choose the operating system installed on the laptop, and bit depth (32 or 64). Click the “Submit” button;
- A list of available updates will be shown below. Among them, you need to find the BIOS. If it is missing, then this model has the latest version and no update is required. Or for the current operating system there are no updates;
- Now you need to download the installer and save it to any place convenient for you. For example, on a flash drive.
Update process
Now it's time to update the "BIOS" on an HP laptop. However, an important detail must be provided before this. During the update process, the computer will emit signals, turn the screen and cooling fans on and off. This behavior is standard for this situation. Do not be scared and try to cancel the installation process.
Now you can bring the last part of the instruction on how to update the BIOS on an HP laptop:
- Do not disconnect the device from the network and make sure that during installation it does not work on battery;
- disable antivirus software and close all applications;
- run the installer exe file and just follow all the steps that are reported during the upgrade;
- once the process is completed, the laptop must be restarted.
BIOS update via UEFI
Installing BIOS via UEFI is necessary when it is not possible to start the Windows operating system. However, this is only possible if the laptop motherboard is equipped with this code. Next, we will talk about how to update BIOS on an HP laptop from a flash drive using UEFI.
What do you need for work?
Before you start updating the BIOS, you need to prepare all the necessary tools. The list includes:
- as mentioned earlier, you must find the product code. Most often it is written on a sticker on the back of the laptop;
- stable connection to the Internet, so that during operation there are no failures. They can lead to serious system errors;
- the presence of an empty flash drive for storing the installer.
Download and install BIOS
The first part of this section has already been described earlier in this article. But in order not to flip back and forth, the main squeezes will be given:
- Go online to the HP Software and Driver Downloads tab. Find your computer model, Windows version and BIOS update here;
- click on the "Details" button to get information about additional data when installing the update;
- Now you need to familiarize yourself with the list of system requirements. This is necessary in order to install the correct version of the BIOS and not lead to damage to the laptop;
- download the installer to a flash drive formatted in advance;
- Now activate the program and launch the “Installation Wizard”;
- click “Next” and agree to the terms of use of the license;
- After that, the special HP System BIOS Update program will start. Select "Next";
- After going to a new page, you need to select the line for creating a USB drive in order to carry out the restoration. Click Next again. A list of available options opens. Among them, select the USB flash drive with the installer and confirm the action. As soon as a ready message appears, click the end button.
The drive is now ready for BIOS recovery software.
Where can I find the system board code?
Before updating BIOS on an HP laptop, you need to find this information to help determine the necessary BIOS file. You can find out the code like this:
- at the very beginning of turning on the device, press the F10 button (it may also be F2 or F6). There will be a transition to the BIOS program menu;
- in the "Home" tab in the list of indicators, find the system board code (about the fifth in a row). Rewrite. It will come in handy during the upgrade process;
- to close the program use the same F10.
How to open UEFI?
Before updating the BIOS on an HP laptop if it is not possible to start the system, you must open the UEFI menu. For this:
- at the very beginning of turning on the computer, press Esc several times on the keyboard. Repeat until the start menu appears;
- To start UEFI, press the F2 key.
Now you are ready to upgrade.
Final stage
In the last paragraph, we talked about how to open UEFI. Now, assuming it is open, you can proceed to the update:
- insert a USB flash drive with the installer into the laptop connected to the network and select the firmware control line (sometimes BIOS) in the "UEFI Hardware Diagnostics for HP" menu;
- activate the update key;
- after the currently installed version is displayed on the monitor, click on the image selection line;
- Next, you must first click on HP_TOOLS, and then HEWLETT_PACKARD. Go to the folder with the BIOSUpdate image;
- when choosing the necessary version, it is necessary to compare with the system board code. In this case, zero should be present. If the code is 2332, then you must select 02332;
- select the key to apply the update. The process is running;
- after successful installation of the new version, the laptop will reboot itself. After about 30 seconds.