How to Create and Use a BIOS Recovery USB Drive for an HP Notebook

Thứ hai - 06/05/2024 00:02
If your HP notebook encounters BIOS issues, creating and using a recovery USB drive can help restore it to working condition. Follow these steps carefully using a secondary computer with internet access Gather the necessary information.
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If your HP notebook encounters BIOS issues, creating and using a recovery USB drive can help restore it to working condition. Follow these steps carefully using a secondary computer with internet access

Part 1
Part 1 of 3:

Creating a recovery USB Drive

  1. 1
    Gather the necessary information.
    • Locate the product number of the affected HP notebook. It is usually on a label at the bottom of the device or on the original packaging.
  2. 2
    Prepare the USB flash drive. Insert a blank USB flash drive into a USB port on the secondary computer.
    • Ensure that it's not a USB Type-C flash drive on Intel platforms, as they are not suitable for crisis recovery.
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  3. 3
    Download BIOS recovery Files.
    • Access the HP Support Website: Go to the HP Customer Support- Software and Driver Downloads page. [1]
    • Navigate to your product: Find and select the product page for your specific HP notebook.
  4. 4
    Download BIOS Update. Choose the "BIOS" category and review the available versions. Verify that you're downloading the correct BIOS update for your notebook model to avoid compatibility issues.
    • Ensure the BIOS update details match your computer specifications.
  5. 5
    Install BIOS Update. Click "Download" and then "Run" to start the installation.
    • Click "Yes" on the User Account Control screen.
    • On the InstallShield Wizard window, click "Next".
    • Select "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and then click "Next".
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Part 2
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Launching HP BIOS Recovery

  1. 1
    Open the Installed HP BIOS Update and Recovery tool.
  2. 2
    Initiate Recovery Drive Creation.
    • Select "Create Recovery USB flash drive" and follow the prompts.
    • Choose your USB flash drive as the destination for the recovery files, and click "Next".
    • Wait for the BIOS files to copy onto the USB drive.
  3. 3
    Complete the process. Once the recovery flash drive is created successfully, click "Finish".
    • If needed, click "Cancel" to close the update utility.
  4. 4
    Remove the USB Flash Drive. Safely eject the USB flash drive from the computer.
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Part 3
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Installing the BIOS Recovery File

  1. 1
    Power off the affected notebook and wait for 5 to 10 seconds.
  2. 2
    Connect AC Adapter. Ensure the AC adapter is connected during the recovery process.
  3. 3
    Insert USB Flash Drive. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS recovery file into an available USB port on the notebook.
  4. 4
    Activate recovery mode. Press and hold the Windows + B keys together, then simultaneously press and hold the power button.
    • On some models, you might need to use Windows + V keys instead.
  5. 5
    After two or three seconds, continue to press and hold the Windows + B keys, but release the power button. You might hear a series of beeps.
  6. 6
    Follow on-screen prompts. If prompted with a message about improper shutdown or boot problems, follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the error.
  7. 7
    Continue following the prompts. The HP BIOS Update screen should appear automatically, guiding you through the recovery process.
    • Follow any on-screen prompts to complete the startup and BIOS recovery.
    • If you encounter issues or the HP BIOS Update screen does not appear, your computer might not support this function or there is a hard drive issue. Contact HP Customer Support for assistance.
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