BIOS bad flash!
February 9th, 2020
Methods used:
Formatting the USB to FAT32 and FAT.
Placing the .ROM file in the root, changing name to AMIBOOT, HPBIOS.
Try using the Phoenix tools or andy’s tools to decompress files in order to use in a USB with the UEFI Support Enviroment or to see the correct file name to make the recovery.
Using a HEX editor in order to seek the correct name for the .ROM so the recovery could start.
Everytime I force the recovery using Ctrl and Home button a two series of 8 beeps of 1 second long occurs, between each series a 2/3 seconds waiting occurs.
I don’t know what else to do. Already seek help in MDL, HP Support Forum, so far nothing that could help me.
Wont be home for the next 4 hours, sorry if I don’t reply. What else do you recommend to do, besides seding it to a repair shop or calling HP, second one I already did, I’m posting this because I don’t want to use the first option, because of the place where I live.
My drivers in case you want to check BIOS softpaq.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4132&lc=es&cc=uy&dlc=es&sw_lang=&product=5298228
Thank you in advance. Will come back later.
This cannot be fixed!
You’re gonna have to get the motherboard replaced, There are pretty much two ways to go about it:
1. Via HP (Provided it’s still under warranty)
However, Depending on if you played your cards right, This may not be doable!
Generally speaking, When it comes to electronic appliances, The warranty covers almost everything, Except for physical/water/fire damage, However, It’s also up to the discretion of the manufacturer, And this could be a big problem for you if you told HP the same story as you did here! So basically, Unless you told em something along the lines of “I turned on my computer today and it doesn’t show anything on the screen” then they might decide NOT to service it as it would be obvious that you induced this problem yourself!
2. Do it manually, There should be a part number on your motherboard, Just look it up on ebay and odds are you’ll find someone who’s selling it. If you’re unsure on how to open up your computer, Just look up it’s service/maintenance guide on HP’s site (Or Google) and take it from there.
Good luck!
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c02693833
Does that work?
If your bios is so dead as to not recognise anything and not boot, you might as well buy a new Mobo – it’s cheaper than getting a bios chip, sometimes.
You might have bios reset jumper on your mobo – look in your manual.
You might also be lucky if you take the battery out and leave it overnight – that often makes the bios go back to defaults.
I was searching for the old method I use to recover my bios using a floppy disc and came across this:
What Are the Best Tips for BIOS Recovery?
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-best-tips-for-bios-recovery.htm
Going by the info..You can also do it using a flash drive..
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Warranty expired 4 weeks ago, funny right. And no man I never told the true story, just behave like if I just know how to turn on and off the PC.
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Yes already tried, that method, applies really good if you haven’t erased the HP Tools partition after 3 days of bought the PC. So far tried using a USB Flash Drive, but didn’t work, since I need a .DEC and .BIN (I think) in the HP UEFI Support Environment (both obtained using the Phoenix Tools, which my .ROM don’t have), And since you mention that, something I miss in the first post was that there are two sets of jumpers pins, no jumpers on them, called, Boot Block Recovery and Boot Block Write Enable, I was looking for info of them and nothing show up. But if I put a jumper in the Boot Block Enable, does the same function as Ctrl plus Home button, but nothing else.
And no manual just a 10 pages file with the most simple info available for the mobo.
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Thank will check out your info later, maybe I’m missing something and that page helps me.
Tried this?
Clearing the CMOS settings
Do not change any jumper setting while the computer is on. Damage to the motherboard can result.
This motherboard has a jumper to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Clear CMOS Jumper Pin1 and Pin2 Clear
Pin2 and Pin3 Default (no function)
I hate to be a killjoy, but you might be screwed…
Have you tried the steps listed here:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/35272-HP-Insyde-BIOS-recovery-steps
Basically creating a HP_TOOLS UEFI boot usb stick
Placing the files obtained from phoenixtool in the specified directory on the stick with the correct file names, different for Win 7 and Win 8.
Then booting into BIOS recovery.
If you still have the EFI directory on your hard disk then this is not necessary just boot into BIOS recovery.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uk&lc=en&docname=c02693833
Tried this?
I hate to be a killjoy, but you might be screwed...
Sorry I was out for a few days. And yes I tried that, a few times, even taking the battery out for a couple of days.
Have you tried the steps listed here:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/35272-HP-Insyde-BIOS-recovery-steps
Basically creating a HP_TOOLS UEFI boot usb stick
Placing the files obtained from phoenixtool in the specified directory on the stick with the correct file names, different for Win 7 and Win 8.
Then booting into BIOS recovery.
If you still have the EFI directory on your hard disk then this is not necessary just boot into BIOS recovery.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uk&lc=en&docname=c02693833
Yes tried, the thing is that andy’s tools didn’t create the .BIN and .SIG files, the ext of my BIOS file it’s .ROM, and the progrgram just create me two .BIOS files, so I read wasn’t RSA protected, meaning I ddin’t need the program.
But tried the HPBIOS, AMIBOOT renaming, placing file in USB, DVD, Card, format in FAT and FAT32, but nothing.
Your motherboard is toast. It’s probably cheaper to get a new motherboard. The flash failed which unfortunately has your BIOS not recognize what to do because of the failed flash. If some of the above suggestions that you’ve tried have failed, get a newer motherboard. It might cost you but it’s saving you trouble in geting it fixed this way rather than causing more and more frustration by trying it the methods that you’ve already tried.
Hi again, thank you all for your answers I didn’t want to continue posting until I got the files from another HP ENVY 20, I manage to obtain the package, so right now I have the files to make a recovery. So far I know in new systems it’s no longer HP_TOOLS partition where the files must go, instead a blank name partition and inside the folder EFI not Hewlett-Packard. Right now the key combination Win plus B isn’t working for me, send me to the BIOS menu. The usb it’s format under FAT32, and all files copied from the other PC where copied to the flash drive. So far I don’t know if another key combination exist or what?
I have hope with the recovery files I obtain, to save the PC, this will be my last chance. Thank you whoever answer me after this post, and those who already did.
When you say “send me to the BIOS menu” Does that mean you can get into the bios?
Most Modern Motherboards will have a flash utility option in the bios..
Sorry I have to made the clarification that this PC, when you press F2, F9, F10, sends you to a information screen where you can see RAM, Cache L1, L2, L3, Bios firmware version, and in that screen at the bottom says, press ESC to finish performing the action (whether you press F2, 9 or 10). And sorry too for the poorly described last post, won’t happen again.
Oh ok…No problem…Just thought there is a little chance…
I let others reply..Hopefully they come up with something…