Hi,
I deleted the HP_TOOLS partition, used this file from win7, rebooted, and the flash was successful, for a time. I used the computer for a while (5-10h) and suddently the screen went blank and when I rebooted, I was granted with blinking Caps Lock LED (blink.1sec.blink...3sec...blink.1sec.blink...3sec...) and blank screen. This corresponds to a bios curruption error code.
I tried every usb recovery method on this site and forum :
- Used a small usb key (1GB), formated in FAT (16), named the usb key HP_TOOLS
- used both your ready made key and HP recovery software) I put the original bios F21 in Current and previous bios (S21) in Previous.
- I tried removing the F21 and S21 part in their names.
during boot-up I did hold win+B key, I also tried 4 arrow keys + esc.
symptoms : the led on the usb key light up during 1sec at boot time, then, 10 seconds later, light up, seems to read stuff during 2-3 seconds then shut down.
The laptop is still under warranty but I can't send due to work policy.
Thank you very much.
Link :
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softw...ct=5128832
(01-08-2012, 03:39 PM)camiloml Wrote: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/45117524/bios-mo...miloml.exe
This one without VGA OC.
Thanks for confirming,
Moved to unlocked /mod