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    New Bios for dv6x00t dv9x00t - F.53

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Xstation, May 1, 2008.

  1. Xstation

    Xstation Notebook Consultant

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    Fixes

    # Modifies the thermal policy to lower the local alert temperature.
    # Fixes an intermittent issue where the notebook does not detect the hard drive when booting.
     
    Xstation, May 1, 2008
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  2. KenM

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    Yes, I saw that also. Have not run the update yet.. Oddly, HP update doesn't see it at all, says I'm up to date with F.52

    Now to see why my "Launch HP Health Check" springs a "file not found" error.
    It's always something.

    BTW, just ordered Acronis True Image 11 as a sure fire way to recover from major crapouts quickly and painlessly.

    dv6700t Ken
     
    KenM, May 2, 2008
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  3. netkiller

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    nothing special still, running with no issue after flashing.
     
    netkiller, May 2, 2008
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  4. JoeCHecht

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    I wonder if they changed anything else. I updated 2 of 3 DV9500T's, and they seem a lot smoother all around. The fan does not come on as often either.

    Hmmm.

    Joe
     
    JoeCHecht, May 2, 2008
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  5. seasalt29

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    What was your previous BIOS? I'm running F.51 and it works very well. It was a big improvement from F.45 in terms of the fan.
     
    seasalt29, May 2, 2008
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  6. JoeCHecht

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    I'm a F.45'r as well. Been running two machines all day. Big improvement. Gonna update machine #3 tonight.

    Joe
     
    JoeCHecht, May 2, 2008
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  7. Ardroth

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    good choice man. I use this program as well. It works the best out of the several cloning programs I was able to try out.

    Question: what does the "t" refer to at the end of "dv6X00t"? I have a dv6130us... what is the difference?!
     
    Ardroth, May 3, 2008
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  8. caveman

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    usually if someone says they have a dv6700t or like a dv9700t it means that the nb is intel. I think that if it ends in Z it means that its an AMD. This is only done on CTO custom nb's
     
    caveman, May 3, 2008
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  9. jbachandouris

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    I have a dv6375 and f29 is the newest I see(11/2007). Is that the latest?
     
    jbachandouris, May 3, 2008
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  10. garetjax

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    To my knowledge,this is correct.
     
    garetjax, May 3, 2008
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  11. srunni

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    No, this is much newer.
     
    srunni, May 3, 2008
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  12. jbachandouris

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    Were you responding to me? Hard to tell without the quotes.

    If this works with the 6375, why doesn't HP's driver download page have it listed? Where do I go if not there?
     
    jbachandouris, May 3, 2008
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  13. Ardroth

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    Ok.. now what about dv6000us... That's what I have. I also have intel (core 2 duo). What does the "us" stand for? Do the different letter's refer to different models? For instance, the BIOS for the "t's" is different then the BIOS for the "us's" or "z's"...?
     
    Ardroth, May 3, 2008
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  14. srunni

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    Yes, I was responding to you. I'm not sure why it's not showing up for you. For my dv9700t CTO, it's showing up on HP's site. You might want to just check back regularly to see if they've updated it, because maybe they wanted to tweak it a little bit for your model (a complete guess).
     
    srunni, May 3, 2008
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  15. jbachandouris

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    I check it every few days and still can't find anything newer.
     
    jbachandouris, May 3, 2008
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    How is it going with F.53? I’m still using F.51 and it works well. Is there any reason to risk an upgrade? Are there any noticeable improvements vs. F.51?
     
    seasalt29, May 10, 2008
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  17. R4000

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    F.29 is the latest for your machine. The BIOS listed in this thread only applies to dv65xx/dv95xx Intel machines and above.
     
    R4000, May 10, 2008
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  18. devilcm3

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    i think there isnt any improvent on F53..
    but,well...i just go for a shot :D
     
    devilcm3, May 12, 2008
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  19. seasalt29

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    I recently installed the F.53 BIOS. So far there are no problems. I think the fan takes longer to ramp up to the higher levels with F.53 and doesn’t reach the top level as often as it did with F.51. This is just my initial impression.
     
    seasalt29, May 27, 2008
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  20. dubhagat

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    I have dv6500t with xp sp3
    i downloaded f.53 from hp site but when i try to upgrade bios it says need to sign in as administrator (but i have only one account which is admin account). Then i tried installing it in safe mode still same error ?
    Is there any issue with sp 3 ???
    Please suggest
    Thanks
     
    dubhagat, May 27, 2008
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  21. d2d

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    i have a dv6226tx , when i checked the hp website it still shows f.29 for my bios whereas you guys supposedly have f.53 installed on yours ! can i install this update to my system !
     
    d2d, May 28, 2008
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