How to Update the BIOS on a TX1000

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By Ty Arthur
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Any time you power on your HP Pavilion TX1000 computer, it goes through a series of checks performed by the BIOS. If you have recently made a change to your computer, such as installing a new Windows service pack, you may need to update the BIOS to prevent your system from crashing. The TX1000 model has an auto-updating BIOS program, which you can use simply by downloading the correct file. Contrary to what you would do with many other types of computers, you do not have to save the file to a disk and then go through a complicated boot procedure.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Save backup copies of any important files or folders stored on your TX1000 in case something goes wrong with the BIOS update.
Step 2

Use the Resources link to access the software download web page for the HP Pavilion TX1000 computer. Click the link for the specific operating system installed on your computer, such as Windows XP or Windows Vista.
Step 3

Scroll down to the heading labeled "BIOS." Click the link labeled "WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS."
Step 4

Select "Save As." Choose the location on your hard drive where you want the file to be stored and then click "Save."
Step 5

Double-click the BIOS update file. Click "Next" and then follow the on-screen instructions to update the BIOS. Restart your computer once the update is finished.

Tips & Warnings

New versions of the BIOS update may periodically be released by HP. Only download and install the latest BIOS update to ensure that your system works properly.
Do not download a new BIOS update if your HP Pavilion TX1000 is currently working fine. Installing the update is only necessary if you have recently upgraded a component and are now experiencing problems. If you install a new BIOS version without having changed anything on your system, you may notice instability and frequent crashes.