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BIOS Update without Windows

Why I decided to update BIOS- Laptop: HP Laptop 15t dy200 Laptop Issue:   Windows 11 showed blank screen after logging in.   Ubuntu also shows blank screen after logging in for normal mode (non safe mode). unless panel screen refresh and power saving states are disabled. Current BIOS Version: F.33 **Latest BIOS Version: F.40** Problem: BIOS update isn't possible on Ubuntu. Official Website of HP provides BIOS in an .exe file supported for only Windows OS.   Workaround: Create BIOS USB   Steps: Create BIOS USB Download BIOS from official website on a working Windows PC [Official Website Link: https://support.hp.com/in-en/drivers/hp-15-f2000-laptop-pc-series/model/35900329 ] Insert a USB in working computer Click on the .exe file, and follow the instructions and finally click extract to USB and select USB. BIOS USB created! Update BIOS directly without OS Insert BIOS USB in broken PC Power on, and press Win + B until BIOS recovery s...

[UNSOLVED] Laptop HP 15t-dy200 graphics issue

Laptop: HP Laptop 15t-dy200 Core i7 Graphics card: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (TGL GT2) Issue:  Windows 11 suddenly showed a blank screen after logging in. I had to force shutdown.  This happened multiple times, and refused to be fixed. Attempts: 1) Reinstalling Windows.  Issue: Windows 11 installer can't detect drives and partition The hard disk didn't show up while installation of windows ✅Fix: Install RST driver Steps: Go to intel official website and download Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver. [ https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/19512/intel-rapid-storage-technology-driver-installation-software-with-intel-optane-memory-10th-and-11th-gen-platforms.html ] Extract the driver open cmd locate downloaded RST.exe file on cmd (named SetupRST.exe ) extract .exe file contents into a folder cd dir_name locate the VMD folder &nbspSetupRST.exe -extractdrivers RST Copy VMD folder to the Bootable Windows 11 USB (main fold...