How to Update BIOS From a CD on an HP Pavilion DV9200

When you install new hardware to your system you should make sure that all other hardware is as up to date as possible. Updating the motherboard's BIOS is particularly important if you are making a significant upgrade. It is also good practice to keep your hardware up to date if you are experiencing errors. If you want to update the BIOS for your HP Pavilion DV9200, then you can do with the "Flash" application provided by HP. If you want then this can be burned to CD first but you can also run it direct from Windows.

Difficulty: EasyInstructions1

Download the "WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS." This can be found under the "Downloads" section.

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Insert a blank CD. Select "Burn files using Windows Explorer." Locate the download and then drag and drop it to the CD. Click "Burn to disc."

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Reinsert the CD once it has ejected. Click "Open Files and folders." Double-click the "sp42854.exe" file.

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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the BIOS update. Your computer will restart when this process is finished.

Tips & WarningsYou can flash the BIOS without burning the file to CD. Just double-click the download once it has finished. References Microsoft: Burn a CD or DVD in WIndows Explorer ResourcesHP: HP Pavillion DV9200