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    Current HP Envy & HDX BIOS Releases

    Discussion in 'HP' started by justinkw1, Jul 18, 2011.

  1. apreichner

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    Go to the support and drivers section of the HP website, and other utilities there is a tool called UEFI Support Assistant. Run that, it will recreate the HP_Tools partition and allow you to flash normally. That's how I fixed mine after accidentally removing it.
     
    apreichner, Mar 21, 2012
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  2. justinkw1

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    03/23/2012
    • Added BIOS F.06 for ENVY 17-3XXX ([​IMG]).

     
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  3. FM Bomb Saw

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    Woo! Just flashed the new BIOS on my Envy 17 (F.06)... And the Keyboard works FLAWLESSLY now!!!!!!! Wooooooooooooooo!!!!!! :D :D :D Well, I'll test it out for another day or so and report back to make sure everything is working as it should :p
     
    FM Bomb Saw, Mar 23, 2012
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    rolling mine back to 06... cant play games with the current bios, if you press too many buttons quickly or at same time, registers as a Enter press
     
    gameface25, Mar 23, 2012
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    Which model/size are you gameface25?

    To All: Any issues with f.06 on the 17-3000?
     
    Melagius, Mar 23, 2012
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  6. gameface25

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    15-3000 is my model
     
    gameface25, Mar 23, 2012
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  7. FM Bomb Saw

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    I'm using a 17-3000...

    The "123" issue is there, but that's only if I press them all at the exact same time.. Really, it's not a big deal.. It doesn't do it on the 10 key on the right.. only on the top ones... Those who are saying "I can't play games on it" are just being picky.. I'm having 0 problems with it... Honestly, this is the one update that turns this laptop from a very pretty but not that usable laptop to the perfect Macbook killer.
     
    FM Bomb Saw, Mar 23, 2012
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  8. gameface25

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    lol @ being picky... you obviously arent playing the same games
     
    gameface25, Mar 23, 2012
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  9. FM Bomb Saw

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    Obviously >.> Sorry I'm not a WoW and LoL player >.>
     
    FM Bomb Saw, Mar 23, 2012
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  10. gameface25

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    Anyone have a link for 15-3xxx Bios F.06?
     
    gameface25, Mar 23, 2012
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    gameface25, Mar 23, 2012
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    Seriously, who the hell presses 1,2,and 3 at the same time? I play Guild Wars and I don't have this problem. Of course, I press 1. 2. 3. I don't mash them all together. Its not like "OMG MASS AMOUNT OF ORCS. I BETTER LAUNCH ALL MY SPELLZ AT ONCE". LOL! ;)

    Yes, I can recreate the issue. But honestly, I have to mash 1,2, and 3 all at the same time, which I never do.

    Honestly, with the amount of issues you are having with your system gameface, why haven't you returned the system or sent it in for warranty work?
     
    chocobo481, Mar 23, 2012
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    That's ok for players, yeah :p
    But I can say, that there are definitively more than one key combination to get a carriage return. I had that sometimes when typing normal sentences. And that really sucks.

    It's not about "Yeah, you only got it under these rare circumstances. So just live with it.".
    It's a fail.
    It wasn't there before.
    I am really pissed about that.
    I don't care about that bug while playing games. I care about it while typing. And since it's not only the 1-2-3 combination, it's really annoying.
     
    Smurf56, Mar 25, 2012
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  14. gameface25

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    ^ exactly, if it wasn't a new issue, then why do I not have the problem now after flashing back to F.06?

    Rolled Bios back, and all is well in gaming again. Its not just about smashing 3 buttons at once, if you are banging on buttons fast enough, it happens eventually and it WAS unplayable.

    As for amount of issues, ive solved almost all of them, eventually. Machine is running smooth as ever now. And besides, I love the machine so it would have to become unusable for me to send it back
     
    gameface25, Mar 26, 2012
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  15. FM Bomb Saw

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    You know, there's a VERY easy fix for the whole "I can't game on this!" ... Change what your enter key does >.>
     
    FM Bomb Saw, Mar 27, 2012
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    Then what, change what brings up chat to another button?

    No thanks, rolling back a bios that didnt fix anything for me in the first place is easier
     
    gameface25, Mar 27, 2012
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    When trying to update my BIOs from F.05 to F.26 for my HP Envy 14 1000, after running the sp55493.exe both normally and in admin, after the system reboots when I run amd catalyst to read my system specs, bios is still the same, nothing changes... any ideas or help?
     
    spinteews, Mar 29, 2012
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  18. justinkw1

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    Critical BIOS updates are now available from HP for the following notebooks.

    04/06/2012
    • Added BIOS F.0B for ENVY 14-2XXX ([​IMG]).
    • Added BIOS F.08 for ENVY 15-3XXX ([​IMG]).
    • Added BIOS F.07 for ENVY 17-3XXX ([​IMG]).

    It is recommended that you update to these BIOS revisions as soon as possible.

    ENVY 14-2XXX BIOS F.0B

    ENVY 15-3XXX BIOS F.08 / ENVY 17-3XXX BIOS F.07

     
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  19. geesantoz

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    using F.08 on envy 15 3040nr and still having the 123[enter] issue.
     
    geesantoz, Apr 23, 2012
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  20. FM Bomb Saw

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    That's cause that issue wasn't fixed. And really, it shouldn't be a problem. >.>
     
    FM Bomb Saw, Apr 24, 2012
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  21. Smurf56

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    It really is a problem with the German word "das". It's changed to "da6s" if you type fast. Very annoying. I contacted HP and they confirmed that issue. Hopefully it will be fixed in future releases.
     
    Smurf56, Apr 24, 2012
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  22. geesantoz

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    i use f.08 and the das come out with das ... probably i am not typing as fast as you. but my unit 15 3040nr does not have this issue.
     
    geesantoz, Apr 26, 2012
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  23. justinkw1

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    04/26/2012
    • Added BIOS F.03 for ENVY 14-3XXX ([​IMG]).
    • Reverted to BIOS F.07 for ENVY 15-3XXX ([​IMG]).

    ENVY 14-3XXX SPECTRE BIOS F.03:

     
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    05/03/2012
    • Added BIOS F.05 for ENVY 4-1XXX / ENVY 6-1XXX ([​IMG]).

    Initial BIOS Release.
     
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    Dead links on f.07 for the 17 3000.
     
    Melagius, May 3, 2012
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  26. Smurf56

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    Yep, it was removed some time ago. Support didn't tell me why.
     
    Smurf56, May 3, 2012
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  27. justinkw1

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    05/13/2012
    • Added BIOS F.08 for ENVY 4-1XXX / ENVY 4-bXXX / ENVY 6-1XXX / ENVY 6-bXXX ([​IMG]).
    • Reverted to BIOS F.06 for ENVY 17-3XXX ([​IMG]).
     
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  28. FM Bomb Saw

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    Any idea why they reverted back to F.06 for the 17-3xxx?
     
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  29. justinkw1

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    06/12/2012
    • Added BIOS F.0A for ENVY 4-1XXX / ENVY 4-bXXX / ENVY 6-1XXX / ENVY 6-bXXX ([​IMG]).
    • Added BIOS F.04 for ENVY 14-30XX ([​IMG]).
    • Added BIOS F.04 for ENVY 14-31XX ([​IMG]).
     
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    06/30/2012
    • Added BIOS F.06 for ENVY 15-32XX / ENVY 17-32XX ([​IMG]).
    • Added BIOS F.03 for ENVY 6-1XXX ([​IMG]).
     
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  31. mlev

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    I don't see the Envy 15-3200 BIOS added 6/30 just the 6/8 one
     
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  32. justinkw1

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    Last row in the table - sp57537. :)
     
    justinkw1, Jul 1, 2012
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    I got my Envy 15 3200 last thursday, and it came with BIOS F.05, not F.06 even though it says its the initial BIOS there. I'm confused on whether I should upgrade or not... Everything seems to be working fine, so I'm not sure whther I should mess with it.

    Thoughts?
     
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  34. Smurf56

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    Just update since BIOS updates are normally a good thing ;)
    The Envy 17 30xx can downgrade by just by installing an older version. No worries
     
    Smurf56, Jul 2, 2012
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    my envy 17 2110en came with bios f1.b and when i re installed windows i accidentally installed the bios f1.a which seems to be the latest.
    The strange thing is that i cannot find the f.1b bios anywhere and through the bios update it looked like it was a newer bios.
    Im i correct?I did a bad thing installing f1.a ?
     
    vadergr, Jul 6, 2012
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  36. justinkw1

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    08/11/2012
    • Added BIOS F.05 for ENVY 6-1XXX ([​IMG]).
    • Added BIOS F.06 for ENVY Spectre XT 13-2XXX / ENVY Spectre XT Pro 13-bXXX ([​IMG]).

    You received a BIOS revision that was not (yet) available to the public. If you're not experiencing any issues with F.1A, then you are probably fine.
     
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    Are you certain you have an Second generation ENVY 17? The time you write this post. The f1b was released for another machines. not second generation ones.
    There is some options inside bios about switch able graphics?
    There is an advanced menu mode in this bios?

    Look inside your hp_tools Maybe there you have the f1b package. If yes. Upload for everyone.
     
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    This ENVY 15 BIOS update is now available on the first post. Thanks everyone!

    09/22/2012
    • Added BIOS F.09 for ENVY 15-30XX ([​IMG]).
    • Added placeholders for the Fall 2012 ENVY series.

    UPDATE: And I forgot to put this up...

    09/23/2012
    • Added BIOS F.08 for ENVY 15-32XX / ENVY 17-32XX ([​IMG]).
     
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    12/13/2012
    • Added: BIOS F.13 for ENVY 4-1XXX / ENVY 4-bXXX / ENVY 6-1XXX / ENVY 6-bXXX ([​IMG]) - sp58874.
    • Added: BIOS F.13 for ENVY Spectre<sup>XT</sup> 13-2XXX / ENVY Spectre<sup>XT</sup> Pro 13-bXXX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.16 for ENVY 4-1XXX / ENVY 4-bXXX / ENVY 6-1XXX / ENVY 6-bXXX ([​IMG]) - sp59551.
    • Added BIOS redirection links for ENVY m6-11XX series.
    • Added BIOS redirection links for ENVY dv4-52XX series.
    • Added BIOS redirection links for ENVY dv6-72XX / dv7-72XX series.
    • Added BIOS redirection links for ENVY dv4-5bXX.
    • Added: BIOS F.0E for ENVY 14-2XXX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.08 for ENVY 17-30XX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.1C for ENVY 17-2XXX ([​IMG]).
     
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    I know we're not supposed to post "BIOS issues" here but I have a question about the BIOS for the HDX 16.

    I replaced the hard drive in my laptop and then tried to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7. The update failed and one of the possible reasons is that my new hard drive is Advanced Format and that my BIOS does not support Advanced Format. Anyone know if the latest BIOS for HDX 16 in the first post supports Advanced Format?

    If not am I basically screwed?
     
    uscpsycho, Dec 18, 2012
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    01/27/2013
    • Added: BIOS F.0B for ENVY 15-30XX ([​IMG]).
    • Added m6-12XX series.
    • Added dv4-53XX series.
    • Added dv6-73XX / dv7-73XX series.
    • Added: BIOS F.0A for ENVY 15-32XX / ENVY 17-32XX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.0B for ENVY 15-32XX / ENVY 17-32XX ([​IMG]).

    Still processing January updates. More updates may be made to the first post as the day progresses...
     
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    02/02/2013
    • Added: BIOS F.12 for dv4-5bXX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.12 for m4-1XXX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.21 for dv6-72XX / dv6-73XX / dv7-72XX / dv7-73XX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.23 for dv6-72XX / dv6-73XX / dv7-72XX / dv7-73XX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.07 for ENVY x2 11-gXXX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.13 for dv4-5bXX ([​IMG]).

    Some of the BIOS updates listed above are available from the Pavilion BIOS thread (as equivalent models exist there).
     
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    I've now added it...thanks! :)

    Complete list of changes made to the first post:

    03/17/2013
    • Added: BIOS F.0C for ENVY 15-30XX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.09 for ENVY 17-30XX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.15 for ENVY Spectre<sup>XT</sup> 13-2XXX / ENVY Spectre<sup>XT</sup> Pro 13-bXXX ([​IMG]).
    • Added: BIOS F.21 for ENVY 4-1XXX / ENVY 4-bXXX / ENVY 6-1XXX / ENVY 6-bXXX ([​IMG]) - sp60104.
    • Added: BIOS F.23 for ENVY 4-1XXX / ENVY 4-bXXX / ENVY 6-1XXX / ENVY 6-bXXX ([​IMG]) - sp60574.
    • Added: BIOS F.04 for Spectre<sup>XT</sup> TouchSmart 15-4XXX ([​IMG]).
     
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    05/05/2013
    • Added: BIOS F.13 for m4-1XXX ([​IMG]) - sp60265.
    • Added: BIOS F.34 for dv4-52XX / dv4-53XX ([​IMG]) - sp60266.
    • Added: BIOS F.22 for dv6-72XX / dv6-73XX / dv7-72XX / dv7-73XX ([​IMG]) - sp60584.
    • Added: BIOS F.14 for dv4-5bXX ([​IMG]) - sp60602.
    • Added: BIOS F.12 for ENVY 6-1XXX ([​IMG]) - sp58871.
    • Added: BIOS F.15 for ENVY 6-1XXX ([​IMG]) - sp60727.
    • Added: BIOS F.12 for m6-11XX / m6-12XX ([​IMG]) - sp58974.
    • Added: BIOS F.24 for m6-11XX / m6-12XX ([​IMG]) - sp60241.
    • Added: BIOS F.25 for m6-11XX / m6-12XX ([​IMG]) - sp60874.

    Note: If you have an ENVY notebook that was formerly branded as a Pavilion notebook (e.g. m6/dv4/dv6/dv7), please visit the Pavilion BIOS thread for more information and download links.
     
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