Microcode Update for HP 786F BIOS Family Computers with Intel Processors

How would a newbee (beginner), to this HP website, know what to download and install? Without that 'BIOS version 1.35' information that you typed: Paul, in an earlier post use said you have BIOS version 1.35īut, there are 3 BIOS choices at this web page. Now the PC should see the BIOS update files on the flash drive.įollow the on-screen instructions to update the BIOS. Select the File tab>Flash System ROM menu. Plug the flash drive into your dc7800, turn the PC on, and tap the F10 key to get access to the BIOS. I have zipped up and attached the DOS based v1.35 BIOS update files below.ĭownload and unzip the attached file, and copy just the file contents from the folder to your usb flash drive. Get a USB flash drive, and format it using the FAT 32 file system. If one of your drives works in windows, plug in the ssd so you can use the disk management tool in Windows to delete all partition(s), format the drive, and then try to install Windows.Īs far as updating the BIOS, you don't need to even be in Windows to do that.įrom another windows PC.if your dc7800 can't get into Windows from any drive you have. It is possible the drive is formatted GPT and you need to change the formatting to MBR by using the disk management utility. If not, the SSD is either incompatible with your PC, or you may want to update the BIOS to the latest version by using the F10 flash system ROM method, which is the safest and easiest way to update the BIOS. Windows should be selecting the Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller driver.įollow the prompts, and hopefully W7 should install.

If you check the box, it will only include the compatible driver. You should now see the storage driver files listed. With the flash drive and W7 installation media in the PC, boot from the W7 installation media.Īfter you select the install now option, select the Drive Options - Advanced menu, then select the Load Driver option. I have zipped up and attached newer storage drivers than the ones on the support page below.ĭownload and unzip the attached file to its folder.Ĭopy the contents of the file folder to your flash drive. In any event, make sure the BIOS is set to RAID (which it should be by default). Hi, have a dc7800 CMT latest BIOS rev 1.35, and had no problem installing a Sandisk SSD Plus 240 GB SSD.

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