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    NEW BIOS F.42: HP dv60xx-64xx and dv90xx-94xx (AMD)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by justinkw1, Apr 4, 2009.

  1. justinkw1

    justinkw1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just for you FIRST GENERATION dv6000 and dv9000 AMD owners, a new BIOS update has been posted over at HP. This update will also work with the Compaq V60xx-V64xx AMD notebook series.

    DOWNLOAD PAGE - http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&softwareitem=ob-69505-1

    Feel free to discuss about this BIOS update in this thread. :)
     
    justinkw1, Apr 4, 2009
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    ntheo Notebook Consultant

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    I have a dv9429us (AMD Processor) notebook.

    On the HP support site, there are two BIOes files a F.3D version from Nov. 2007 and the F.42 that you have posted.

    My current BIOs is an even older version.

    IF I upgrade to F.42, will the F.3D fixes be included as well or will I have to do two separate flashes?

    Is there anything else I have to consider or do to ensure a safe and successful flash?
     
    ntheo, Jun 30, 2009
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    The F.42 update should already include the F.3D fixes, so two separate flashes will not be necessary.

    To ensure a successful flash, make sure you are connected to AC power, and do not connect/disconnect any hardware during the flash process. The BIOS flash utility will show you some guidelines to follow just before the flash begins.
     
    justinkw1, Jun 30, 2009
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