Elite 7100 MT . Not able to update BIOS with SP56200. Last update OK with SP52755

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When doing update with SP56200 I get " - Incorrect BIOS for the system.

I searched all of ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/ and can't find any other possible matches for a good BIOS update.

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp56001-56500/sp56200.html

TITLE: HP Compaq Business Desktop ROMPaq Firmware (ROM Family 2A9C)

VERSION: 6.18 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains a utility to update the System BIOS (ROM) for the
supported desktop models (with a 2A9C ROM Family). This utility works with the
supported operating systems.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP56200
SUPERSEDES: SP52755
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Elite 7100 Microtower PC

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None
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Thanks in advance for any help.


 
Solution
If the BIOS isn't updating then:
a| You've got the wrong BIOS.
b| The BIOS you're trying to update to is too far ahead and may cause a failure thus giving you this message or is simply another way of saying you need to update to a prior BIOS revision before you move onto the next in line.
c| HP have a knack for sometimes hosting files that aren't meant for that particular system.

Your link doesn't work.

Can you please specify the OS off which you'reworking off of since Windows 7 is the maximum supported Microsoft OS? Might want to include your unit's SKU to help narrow down the drivers/BIOS files. By any chance is this the unit in question?

This link is for version 5.19. If the system is running fine as is...
If the BIOS isn't updating then:
a| You've got the wrong BIOS.
b| The BIOS you're trying to update to is too far ahead and may cause a failure thus giving you this message or is simply another way of saying you need to update to a prior BIOS revision before you move onto the next in line.
c| HP have a knack for sometimes hosting files that aren't meant for that particular system.

Your link doesn't work.

Can you please specify the OS off which you'reworking off of since Windows 7 is the maximum supported Microsoft OS? Might want to include your unit's SKU to help narrow down the drivers/BIOS files. By any chance is this the unit in question?

This link is for version 5.19. If the system is running fine as is then might want to forgo the BIOS update.
 
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