HP Compaq 6720s and 6820s Small Business Notebooks
HP announced two budget business notebooks today for small businesses. The Compaq 6720s and 6820s are optimized for price and feature a silver lid, a deviation from the companyâ€â„¢s standard dark-gray exteriors.
The 6720s comes with a 15.4-inc widescreen display. The 6820s has nearly identical specs and options, except it has a 17-inch widescreen display and a numeric keypad on the keyboard. The 6820s also has ATI Mobility Radeon X1350 dedicated graphics.
The new notebooks can be configured with an Intel Celeron or Core 2 Duo processor, up to 160 GB hard drive, and a DVD burner. The Celeron should only be selected if you plan on using the 6720s or 6820s for the most basic tasks. HP will offer up to a 2.4GHz, 4MB L2 cache Inel Core 2 Duo processor for power hungry users.
Both models have hard drive protection to protect against sudden movement and drops. HP also includes Protect Tools to secure your data.
There are a range of wireless options, including Bluetooth 2.o and 802.11n. There are no wireless broadband options for the 6720s or 6820s.
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Ports, plugs and other extras are pretty basic on the 6720s and 620s. Thereâ€â„¢s an ExpressCard slot, SD card slot, three USB 2.0 ports and a VGA port. Thereâ€â„¢s also an Ethernet port, mic-in, headphone out and Kensington Lock slot.
The 6720s can be ordered with either a 55WHr or 47Whr 6-cell battery. The 6820s ships with a 55Whr 6-cell battery.
While the 6720s and 6820s can’t compete with HP’s more expensive business notebooks, they do offer a good value. The new silver lid also provides a bit of personality, without looking cheap or gimicky.
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6720s is good but drivers problem with Windows XP
6720s is good but drivers problem with Windows XP
Kashif, what problems did you experience with the 6720s and Windows XP?
Kashif, what problems did you experience with the 6720s and Windows XP?
Hi,
I’m having MAJOR problems with drivers for XP on a 6820s. HP doesn’t have the good drivers for it yet.
Are your problems solved allready, Kashif ?
Thanks,
Filip
Hi,
I’m having MAJOR problems with drivers for XP on a 6820s. HP doesn’t have the good drivers for it yet.
Are your problems solved allready, Kashif ?
Thanks,
Filip
i have major problems to with the xp drivers, i can’t get any network connection
i have major problems to with the xp drivers, i can’t get any network connection
Me too … hp6820s ethernet network driver problem, the other things seem to work … does anyone found a solution? Thanks.
Me too … hp6820s ethernet network driver problem, the other things seem to work … does anyone found a solution? Thanks.
Guys its seems you people know alot more about laptops than i do. I am planning to buy 6720s 1.66 Ghz Core 2 Duo. Is it a good machine? worth spending the money?. Please advise. Thanks
Guys its seems you people know alot more about laptops than i do. I am planning to buy 6720s 1.66 Ghz Core 2 Duo. Is it a good machine? worth spending the money?. Please advise. Thanks
i’m dissapoint ,very big problems with xp drivers
i’m dissapoint ,very big problems with xp drivers
The answer to all the troubles is updating the BIOS.
link is:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&swItem=ob-54942-1&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
SP number: sp37643.exe
And works !
The answer to all the troubles is updating the BIOS.
link is:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&swItem=ob-54942-1&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
SP number: sp37643.exe
And works !
stefan, great ! That was i have’nt done…BIOS !!
Rest of drivers for HP/compaq 6820s i had downloaded from hp site.
Now it work all correctly !
stefan, great ! That was i have’nt done…BIOS !!
Rest of drivers for HP/compaq 6820s i had downloaded from hp site.
Now it work all correctly !
how do you install bluetooth drivers, it asks me to swith it on and i dont know how to switch on bluetooth
how do you install bluetooth drivers, it asks me to swith it on and i dont know how to switch on bluetooth
Thx a lot Stefan ur right, i spent 2 days looking where the problem was….
Thx a lot.
Thx a lot Stefan ur right, i spent 2 days looking where the problem was….
Thx a lot.
Yeah, bios flash really works, thanks
Yeah, bios flash really works, thanks
I had similar problems with HP Compaq 6820s ethernet card(LAN driver). I updated the BIOS (using this package sp37643.exe), IT WORKED!. Thanks to all.
I had similar problems with HP Compaq 6820s ethernet card(LAN driver). I updated the BIOS (using this package sp37643.exe), IT WORKED!. Thanks to all.
Yeah, bios flash really works, thanks
Yeah, bios flash really works, thanks
bios flash really works
thanks
bios flash really works
thanks
I have some other kind of pronlem with HP/compaq 6820s
I can’t get any sound from him
sound card is not responding
have someoane any ideea how to start the sondcard
i have tried with sounddrivers offerd by hp and didn’t work
I have some other kind of pronlem with HP/compaq 6820s
I can’t get any sound from him
sound card is not responding
have someoane any ideea how to start the sondcard
i have tried with sounddrivers offerd by hp and didn’t work
My mic doesn’t work. How do I fix it?
My mic doesn’t work. How do I fix it?
i managed the sound card to work with the vista driver if i remember correctly. I sure did that with the modem, as HP doesn’t give xp drivers.
i managed the sound card to work with the vista driver if i remember correctly. I sure did that with the modem, as HP doesn’t give xp drivers.
I’ve updated bios and it worked!
I’ve updated bios and it worked!
Apreciate Stefan.This is only solution 4 networking problem.Strange that hp didnt put sp37643 on driver site.I lost 2 days,formating,and tryin zilion of drivers.Thnx again
Apreciate Stefan.This is only solution 4 networking problem.Strange that hp didnt put sp37643 on driver site.I lost 2 days,formating,and tryin zilion of drivers.Thnx again
Tx for the tip that resolves the network problem. Everything works just fine.
Tx for the tip that resolves the network problem. Everything works just fine.
Thanks for the tip. The BIOS download fixed the network problem.
Thanks for the tip. The BIOS download fixed the network problem.
my hp 6820 does’t work with battery properly, it work’s for aproximately 15 minutes then blackout, and I have to use forced shut down
my hp 6820 does’t work with battery properly, it work’s for aproximately 15 minutes then blackout, and I have to use forced shut down
Hi stefen,
iam unable to install the USB drivers for 6720s, does the bios update solves my problem?? if not where can i get the drivers for USB…..Please help me out…..
Thanks,
Mads
Hi stefen,
iam unable to install the USB drivers for 6720s, does the bios update solves my problem?? if not where can i get the drivers for USB…..Please help me out…..
Thanks,
Mads
BIOS upgrade solved networking(6820s) problem, really! Thanks very much for the tip.
BIOS upgrade solved networking(6820s) problem, really! Thanks very much for the tip.
can somebody help me?!?
i’m having problem while trying to instal win xp on my 6820s becaouse of lack of driver for the haard disc.I’ve tried the sata ahci driver instalation from external floppy disc but it doesen works….
thank you and all the best
can somebody help me?!?
i’m having problem while trying to instal win xp on my 6820s becaouse of lack of driver for the haard disc.I’ve tried the sata ahci driver instalation from external floppy disc but it doesen works….
thank you and all the best
Nenad disable the SATA on the device configuration on the bios. then you will have a smooth installation.
Nenad disable the SATA on the device configuration on the bios. then you will have a smooth installation.
Is this BIOS upgrade solves the problem on 6720s too? I’m a little since it is not in support list..
Is this BIOS upgrade solves the problem on 6720s too? I’m a little since it is not in support list..
sp37643 is no longer current (BIOS F.04), I have BIOS F.09 installed on my 6820s and have the same XP Network driver problems.
It seems I cannot downgrade to the F.04 BIOS.
Anyone with suggestions??
sp37643 is no longer current (BIOS F.04), I have BIOS F.09 installed on my 6820s and have the same XP Network driver problems.
It seems I cannot downgrade to the F.04 BIOS.
Anyone with suggestions??
Holy god, thank you stefan.
Holy god, thank you stefan.
many tanks for the suggestion about the network problems.bios update work proply also with 6720s notebook
ciao
many tanks for the suggestion about the network problems.bios update work proply also with 6720s notebook
ciao
Thanks, this BIOS update solved the problem.
I have a different “problem”. Under xp my screen is like dull. Can’t explain in really. All the colours are flat. It even makes my eyes tired. Under Vista it was all fine.
Thanks, this BIOS update solved the problem.
I have a different “problem”. Under xp my screen is like dull. Can’t explain in really. All the colours are flat. It even makes my eyes tired. Under Vista it was all fine.
Hi, my USB drives are not working with my new HP Compaq 6720s. In the device manager the devices are not properly installed. I check several USB flash drives but its not working. Can anyone help me out in this? Also how can I enable bluetooth. I installed the driver and also switched on the bluetooth/WLAN button but its showing disabled. Please help me out in this.
Thanks
Murtaza
Hi, my USB drives are not working with my new HP Compaq 6720s. In the device manager the devices are not properly installed. I check several USB flash drives but its not working. Can anyone help me out in this? Also how can I enable bluetooth. I installed the driver and also switched on the bluetooth/WLAN button but its showing disabled. Please help me out in this.
Thanks
Murtaza
I’ve just setup windows XP to HP Compaq 6820s and I solved the problems that toy guys have with bluetooth and USB. For the USB is simple, just don’t install the intel chipset drivers. For bluetooth you have to install this drivers http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=uk&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=1847094&prodNameId=1847095&swEnvOID=1093&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-41446-1 and it’ll work fine
I’ve just setup windows XP to HP Compaq 6820s and I solved the problems that toy guys have with bluetooth and USB. For the USB is simple, just don’t install the intel chipset drivers. For bluetooth you have to install this drivers http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=uk&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=1847094&prodNameId=1847095&swEnvOID=1093&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-41446-1 and it’ll work fine
I had similar problems with HP Compaq 6820s The first problem was with Ethernet card(LAN driver).When i istalled all drivers for XP i haven’t internet connection. I updated the BIOS using this package sp37643.exe, from that site – http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&swItem=ob-54942-1&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN )
IT WORKED PERFECTLY!!!.
The second problem was with my sound. I haven’t sound. First i install the update BIOS, then i install this driver: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3442856&prodNameId=3442857&swEnvOID=1093&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-58273-1
Thanks to all !!!
I had similar problems with HP Compaq 6820s The first problem was with Ethernet card(LAN driver).When i istalled all drivers for XP i haven’t internet connection. I updated the BIOS using this package sp37643.exe, from that site – http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&swItem=ob-54942-1&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN )
IT WORKED PERFECTLY!!!.
The second problem was with my sound. I haven’t sound. First i install the update BIOS, then i install this driver: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3442856&prodNameId=3442857&swEnvOID=1093&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-58273-1
Thanks to all !!!
I recently updated BIOS of my compaq 6720s from version F.04
Release Date = 07/05/2007
Major version = 0xF, Minor Version = 0×01
to
version F.09
Release Date = 02/20/2008
Major version = 0xF, Minor Version = 0×09
HPQ flash software ran coreectly and I restart the machine. but now i get a error message as “Your BIOS failed to complete the update. Please ensure that you follow the correct procedures and try again. This may require two subsequential BIOS updates to complete the process.” But the setup shows (F10) BIOS as version F.09. and machine boots with above warning. Have any ideas?
hi, i have some problem : Your BIOS failed to complete the update. Please ensure that you follow the correct procedures and try again. This may require two subsequential ….
my pc works fine and is a pc 6820s HP- firmware bios is the last of november 08 and work. but at startup this words of error/raccomandation appaers.
you know to resolv this problem?
thanks and sorry for my english.
I recently updated BIOS of my compaq 6720s from version F.04
Release Date = 07/05/2007
Major version = 0xF, Minor Version = 0×01
to
version F.09
Release Date = 02/20/2008
Major version = 0xF, Minor Version = 0×09
HPQ flash software ran coreectly and I restart the machine. but now i get a error message as “Your BIOS failed to complete the update. Please ensure that you follow the correct procedures and try again. This may require two subsequential BIOS updates to complete the process.” But the setup shows (F10) BIOS as version F.09. and machine boots with above warning. Have any ideas?
hi, i have some problem : Your BIOS failed to complete the update. Please ensure that you follow the correct procedures and try again. This may require two subsequential ….
my pc works fine and is a pc 6820s HP- firmware bios is the last of november 08 and work. but at startup this words of error/raccomandation appaers.
you know to resolv this problem?
thanks and sorry for my english.
hi can any1 pls tell me how can i install xp over vista at 6820s. Its allyas say that ther arnt any drivers instals on hdd
hi can any1 pls tell me how can i install xp over vista at 6820s. Its allyas say that ther arnt any drivers instals on hdd
i’ve got problems with xp instalation on 6820s. when i disabled Sata,it worked.
thank you Hluash.
i’ve got problems with xp instalation on 6820s. when i disabled Sata,it worked.
thank you Hluash.
hi guys
i have the same problem with networking with my 6720s
i wana know is flashin the bios solves the problem,
i asked this question because the bios version dose not include 6720s.
hi guys
i have the same problem with networking with my 6720s
i wana know is flashin the bios solves the problem,
i asked this question because the bios version dose not include 6720s.
guys is there any body who could tell me how to upgrade bios.
i dont know very much about it, i think i should find a software named softpaq and do the job then!
i would be very greatful if anybody could help me,because it is so urgent.
thankyou.
guys is there any body who could tell me how to upgrade bios.
i dont know very much about it, i think i should find a software named softpaq and do the job then!
i would be very greatful if anybody could help me,because it is so urgent.
thankyou.
hey please
knowbody wana answer me?
its not hopeful
hey please
knowbody wana answer me?
its not hopeful
Please dont waste your money buying hp6720s, your will have constant trouble with LCD flickering and updating bios. I am passing through all that trouble.
Please dont waste your money buying hp6720s, your will have constant trouble with LCD flickering and updating bios. I am passing through all that trouble.
I have trouble with instal graphic card on XP (HP 6820s).
Please, help me.. I don’t have driver.
thanks!
I have trouble with instal graphic card on XP (HP 6820s).
Please, help me.. I don’t have driver.
thanks!
i did update BIOS but istill cant connect internet in local conection i only cansee packed but i dont recive anything. what is the problem? plz help me:/ maybe network adaptor is bad or what?
i did update BIOS but istill cant connect internet in local conection i only cansee packed but i dont recive anything. what is the problem? plz help me:/ maybe network adaptor is bad or what?
I’ve the same problem as JOS.
I have BIOS F.09 installed on my 6820s and have the same XP Network driver problems.
It seems I cannot downgrade to the F.04 BIOS.
Anyone with suggestions??
I’ve the same problem as JOS.
I have BIOS F.09 installed on my 6820s and have the same XP Network driver problems.
It seems I cannot downgrade to the F.04 BIOS.
Anyone with suggestions??
Has anyone yet successfully installed a higher end graphics card into the HP 6820s with any lasting impact, given that the computer was not released until September. If so which card did your replace it with and was it MMX compatible? Do you have any idea how high we could go? I have the heat issue solved in connection with installing an X9000 CPU as it heats up the entire machine but I just cannot find anywhere what GPUs I can use and I have never upgraded a 6820 or even thoughg to update an ATI X1350 but I got a deal on this machine which I simple could not resist from another modifier who owed me a favor for on a CPU he was desperate for. Thanks a lot. Ozzie
Has anyone yet successfully installed a higher end graphics card into the HP 6820s with any lasting impact, given that the computer was not released until September. If so which card did your replace it with and was it MMX compatible? Do you have any idea how high we could go? I have the heat issue solved in connection with installing an X9000 CPU as it heats up the entire machine but I just cannot find anywhere what GPUs I can use and I have never upgraded a 6820 or even thoughg to update an ATI X1350 but I got a deal on this machine which I simple could not resist from another modifier who owed me a favor for on a CPU he was desperate for. Thanks a lot. Ozzie
please help with 6720s
i have updated BIOS and LAN problem was solved
but now, when i connect to LAN i can see all other computers but nobody can see me…
(xp pro)
my english is so bad, sorry
please help with 6720s
i have updated BIOS and LAN problem was solved
but now, when i connect to LAN i can see all other computers but nobody can see me…
(xp pro)
my english is so bad, sorry
Hi,
I have 6820s, everythink is working fine just whene I shut down my comp it need 10 minutes? Where is the problem? Can any one help me? THX
Hi,
I have 6820s, everythink is working fine just whene I shut down my comp it need 10 minutes? Where is the problem? Can any one help me? THX
I have 6720s with WinXP SP3, during shutdown an error appearing on my screen.
Anyone can help me?
I have 6720s with WinXP SP3, during shutdown an error appearing on my screen.
Anyone can help me?
need a driver for sound card my laptop is hpcompaq 6720s
need a driver for sound card my laptop is hpcompaq 6720s
ho un portatile hp non mi legge i cd e dvd cosa posso fare per risolvere il problema
ho un portatile hp non mi legge i cd e dvd cosa posso fare per risolvere il problema
I have loptop 6720s with windows xp sp2,after format I lost driver sounds,VGA,modem then if it’s possible I want this driver
Thinkx
I have loptop 6720s with windows xp sp2,after format I lost driver sounds,VGA,modem then if it’s possible I want this driver
Thinkx
hi, i have 6720S laptop, after installing video drivers, and moving the lid up and down, the display flickers on & off.
Also i can hear sound from the outer headphone jacks, but the internal speakers are not working or cant get sound ther.
Please help me soon.
hi, i have 6720S laptop, after installing video drivers, and moving the lid up and down, the display flickers on & off.
Also i can hear sound from the outer headphone jacks, but the internal speakers are not working or cant get sound ther.
Please help me soon.
hello .i hust wanna thank ppl whio provide the link’s for help but i have problem now with xp the vga- graphics not work when i made check i find that
- HP integrated moudle
- video controller
- video controller ( vga compatible)
dose anyone knew what i must do
hello .i hust wanna thank ppl whio provide the link’s for help but i have problem now with xp the vga- graphics not work when i made check i find that
- HP integrated moudle
- video controller
- video controller ( vga compatible)
dose anyone knew what i must do
WinXP SP3 installed and the ATI drivers arent working..Any solutions there yet?
WinXP SP3 installed and the ATI drivers arent working..Any solutions there yet?
Hello, i’m from the Netherlands, it sound stupid but i have lost my BIOS password of my HP6720s. Does anyone know how to reset the BIOS. Or know something else to fix this?
Many regards.
Hello, i’m from the Netherlands, it sound stupid but i have lost my BIOS password of my HP6720s. Does anyone know how to reset the BIOS. Or know something else to fix this?
Many regards.
I’ve used my SonyEricsson P1′s memory stick to update the bios via USB, but i can no longer access the USB stick, it says it’s corrupt.
I can’t format it with the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool, it just says There is no media in the specified device.
Has anyone had this problem? Has anyone fixed it?
I’ve used my SonyEricsson P1′s memory stick to update the bios via USB, but i can no longer access the USB stick, it says it’s corrupt.
I can’t format it with the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool, it just says There is no media in the specified device.
Has anyone had this problem? Has anyone fixed it?
Hi.
I have lost my BIOS password of my HP6720s. Does anyone know how to reset the BIOS. Or know something else to fix this?
Thanks
Hi.
I have lost my BIOS password of my HP6720s. Does anyone know how to reset the BIOS. Or know something else to fix this?
Thanks
my vga card read 384 mg
i want to reduce it
my vga card read 384 mg
i want to reduce it
i miss my VGA drivers for Hp compaq 6720s please send me for replacement.
ineed to get vga sound and land card driver
i miss my VGA drivers for Hp compaq 6720s please send me for replacement.
ineed to get vga sound and land card driver
Alsalam O Alaikum,
I have purchased compaq 6720s , it has Dual Core 2.0GHZ (Intel T2410) from local dealer in Pakistan. But on the website of HP there is no option to select dual core..
And I don’t know what’s the difference in Dual Core & Core2Duo CPU..
My 2GHZ means, 2 CPU at 1GHZ ?
and Core2Duo Means 2 CPU at 2GHZ ?
Please tell me..
Thanks
Alsalam O Alaikum,
I have purchased compaq 6720s , it has Dual Core 2.0GHZ (Intel T2410) from local dealer in Pakistan. But on the website of HP there is no option to select dual core..
And I don’t know what’s the difference in Dual Core & Core2Duo CPU..
My 2GHZ means, 2 CPU at 1GHZ ?
and Core2Duo Means 2 CPU at 2GHZ ?
Please tell me..
Thanks
hi this is fayaz;
i am facing a problem with the hp6720s laptop its screen is in the middle of the screen and the other two sides are dark like about one 1.5inches
can u tell me a solution for it
hi this is fayaz;
i am facing a problem with the hp6720s laptop its screen is in the middle of the screen and the other two sides are dark like about one 1.5inches
can u tell me a solution for it
Hello, Fayaz
I think You have damaged pixels at your notebook screen…
I think you must have to change LCD Panel
thanks
Hello, Fayaz
I think You have damaged pixels at your notebook screen…
I think you must have to change LCD Panel
thanks
Fayaz, it sounds more like you have an incorrect (low) resolution set on the display, ensure it is set to highest usable resolution in your Display Control Panel (settings tab). I think this is 1280*786 on 6720.
Fayaz, it sounds more like you have an incorrect (low) resolution set on the display, ensure it is set to highest usable resolution in your Display Control Panel (settings tab). I think this is 1280*786 on 6720.
hahaha,
Ok, Gerry, You’re saying right… I did not got the point of fayaz…
Yes, you are saying right it’s resolution for Best view is 1280×768…
Thanks
hahaha,
Ok, Gerry, You’re saying right… I did not got the point of fayaz…
Yes, you are saying right it’s resolution for Best view is 1280×768…
Thanks
i want to buy hp 540 any one tell can i buy this laptop or not and tell about his performance .thanks
i want to buy hp 540 any one tell can i buy this laptop or not and tell about his performance .thanks
1. J’ai un probleme du pilote du MODEM pour Win XP pour HP 6820s T7500 Notebook
2. Encore mes 3 amis ont des probleme de disque dure Toshiba de PC hp 6820S T7500
1. J’ai un probleme du pilote du MODEM pour Win XP pour HP 6820s T7500 Notebook
2. Encore mes 3 amis ont des probleme de disque dure Toshiba de PC hp 6820S T7500
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=pl&taskId=125&prodSeriesId=3442832&prodTypeId=321957&objectID=c01185888
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=pl&taskId=125&prodSeriesId=3442832&prodTypeId=321957&objectID=c01185888
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductList.jsp?lang=en&cc=pl&taskId=135&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3442832
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductList.jsp?lang=en&cc=pl&taskId=135&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3442832
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hi is there away that i can upgrade hp 6720s with celerone 20 with a dou core here in kenya
Read this…it will help:
Hi all, hereby I would like to share my experiences with HP
We have several HP 6820s laptops with BIOS F.02. Because LED near laptop's power socket sometimes was dark (neither orange nor blue) I thought upgrading the BIOS would help.
I downloaded and executed a newest BIOS upgrade: sp41876.exe (HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68MDU) – Microsoft Windows-Vista-Based F.0D N). After that I ended up with a BIOS telling me that “Your BIOS failed to complete the update. Please ensure that you follow the correct procedures and try again. This may require two sequential BIOS updates to complete the process.”
But finally a SOLUTION (which worked for me): I've downloaded sp40490.exe (HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS – Microsoft Windows-Vista-Based F.0B A) and downgraded the F.0D BIOS to F.0B BIOS. Then it rebooted twice (which at least was some good symptom) and the first message (“Your BIOS failed to complete the update. Please ensure …”) didn't appeared! Ok then, I'll tried to apply the F.0D version and now it's also OK – BIOS shows newest version and didn't complains about “Your BIOS failed to complete the update. Please ensure …”.
That's my story with this HP product. But the power LED still gets dark so I've lost few days fighting with BIOS-ghosts.
Read this…it will help:
Hi all, hereby I would like to share my experiences with HP
We have several HP 6820s laptops with BIOS F.02. Because LED near laptop's power socket sometimes was dark (neither orange nor blue) I thought upgrading the BIOS would help.
I downloaded and executed a newest BIOS upgrade: sp41876.exe (HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68MDU) – Microsoft Windows-Vista-Based F.0D N). After that I ended up with a BIOS telling me that “Your BIOS failed to complete the update. Please ensure that you follow the correct procedures and try again. This may require two sequential BIOS updates to complete the process.”
But finally a SOLUTION (which worked for me): I've downloaded sp40490.exe (HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS – Microsoft Windows-Vista-Based F.0B A) and downgraded the F.0D BIOS to F.0B BIOS. Then it rebooted twice (which at least was some good symptom) and the first message (“Your BIOS failed to complete the update. Please ensure …”) didn't appeared! Ok then, I'll tried to apply the F.0D version and now it's also OK – BIOS shows newest version and didn't complains about “Your BIOS failed to complete the update. Please ensure …”.
That's my story with this HP product. But the power LED still gets dark so I've lost few days fighting with BIOS-ghosts.
Finally! I just found your solution and it worked for me. Thanks a lot.
Greetings from Holland.
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