hi people, need a little help

[twojb7]

i tried to update bios off hp site but for some reason it woulnt work,i ask what i could do but they just gave me a run around, so i took the bios update extracted it which is 360BF52.fd , and i did the hp format tool thing with boot file and ubs,i put it in the ubs along with flashit and all i get is , initializing file load 100 %,
current bios model name 360B
new bios model name D5AS


current bios version :f.02
new bios version : f.52
protection:the new rom file is not match this platform
error: the new image file is not support flash utility
i got update from hp site they said that was the right 1 for lap, are they any thing i can do to get need it 2 run win7 right ,i tried to rename to bin , tried rename D5AS,360B ,ABCDEFG but just cant get it
BIOS Type: Wistron,BIOS ID: F.02,BIOS Vendor: Hewlett-Packard ,
BIOS Version: F.02,Chipset: Intel 2A40 rev 7,Motherboard Name: Hewlett-Packard,Motherboard Model: Compaq Presario Notebook PC CQ50,
System Name: Wistron,System Model: Chassis Version ,
Base Manufacturer: Wistron ,Base Product: 360B
hope some 1 can help thank in advance​

 

[theog]

Which model did you download?
Compaq Presario CQ50-100 Notebook PC series- Download drivers and software - specify product name - HP Business Support Center

 

[twojb7]

hp compaq wm139 presario cq50 bios update f.52 thanks for reply

 

[theog]

Which model did you download?
Compaq Presario CQ50-100 Notebook PC series- Download drivers and software - specify product name - HP Business Support Center

There is about 30 to 50 models on HP web page, which model did you download?

 

[twojb7]

wm139 cq 50 that the that all i use to find drivers for lap plus home basic vista

 

[theog]

Screenshot of some of the models.

 

[twojb7]

Compaq Presario cq50-wm139 that all thanks

 

[joel406]

Hello twojb7

Unless you are having an issue that only a bios update can fix I would quit while you still have a working system.

Bios updates are easy for those of us that do them regularly but if something goes wrong or you install a corupt file your laptop is off to HP for the next 8~12 weeks.

If it ait broke...well you know the rest.

 

[theog]

cq 50-139wm is install with BIOS f.52 from new.

Which model do you have?

 

[twojb7]

f.02 and it wont update to f.52

 

[theog]

cq 50-139wm is install with BIOS f.52 from new.

Which model do you have?

cq 50-139wm is install with BIOS f.52 from new.

You need the right BIOS for your PC, f.52 is not for your PC.

Which model do you have?

 

[twojb7]

hp compac cq50 wm-139 it had home basic
Select your operating system Compaq Presario CQ50-139WM Notebook PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)»

 

[theog]

Your laptop has a BIOS f.02, which is not a CQ50-139WM.

Which model do you have?

 

[pebbly]

i would suggest you download the HP software system manager from here HP System Software Manager that will at least enable you to identify the correct bios you require

 

[Thorsen]

Usually you only need to do a BIOS update if you are running into problems, reviewing your posts, the only thing I found was this: http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/58090-monitor-keeps-switching-duel.html

Did someone suggest you do a BIOS update to fix the issue? or are you seeing a new issue that you are having trouble resolving?

Shopping Buy Guide: Compaq CQ 50 139-WM Laptop Review

^ This is your computer?

And it had Vista Home Basic. and you did an upgrade to Windows 7? correct?

 

[pebbly]

what needs to be asked now is what is the cpu if its the amd then the bios version you are trying to load will not

 

[twojb7]

yes it olny started when i put win7 on,hp said i needed to up date bios so i try to off there site but when click insydeflash it starts but then it disappears and computer freezes up.i have to take out battery and unplug power, and and start it back up without no up date to bios f.02 which the new update is f.52a
and when i try to flash it on usb it says,initializing file load 100 %, current bios model name 360B,new bios model name D5AS,current bios version :f.02,new bios version : f.52,protection:the new rom file is not match this platform,error: the new image file is not support flash utility
Information About Your Current BIOS,BIOS Type: Wistron,BIOS ID: F.02,BIOS Vendor: Hewlett-Packard,BIOS Version: F.02,Chipset: Intel 2A40 rev 7,Motherboard Name: Hewlett-Packard,Motherboard Model: Compaq Presario Notebook PC CQ50 ,System Name: Wistron,
System Model: Chassis Version ,Base Manufacturer: Wistron ,Base Product: 360B,new bios model name D5AS which i cant get it to update,
thanks everyone for reply

 

[theog]

i would suggest you download the HP software system manager from here HP System Software Manager that will at least enable you to identify the correct bios you require

Try the link pebbly give you & post back with the right model.

 

[pebbly]

i would suggest you download the HP software system manager from here HP System Software Manager that will at least enable you to identify the correct bios you require

Try the link pebbly give you & post back with the right model.

thanks theog but we really need to know the cpu ,the bios the OP is trying to dl is for the intel board but he may have the amd board

 

[theog]

OP states Intel, on a CQ50-?????????

With out the model we can not help.