Hp Compaq Dc5800 Small Form Factor Bios Update Verified

v01.60 Rev. A (2015)

This review evaluates the BIOS update for the HP Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor (SFF)

The Ultimate Guide to a Verified BIOS Update for the HP Compaq DC5800 Small Form Factor

Preparing for the BIOS Update

Run the SoftPaq on any PC to extract the files (usually to C:\SWSetup\SP54650 ). hp compaq dc5800 small form factor bios update verified

Be wary of these false claims online:

1. Download SP48978.exe from a trusted HP archive (e.g., HP’s official support site – use Wayback Machine for the original page).
2. Right-click the file → Properties → Compatibility → Run as Windows XP (SP3) mode.
3. Run as Administrator.
4. Follow on-screen prompts. The system will reboot twice.

Enhanced Stability:

Addresses critical bugs that could lead to system hangs or boot failures during hardware initialization. Download SP48978

• Motherboard part number: 455232-001 / 455233-001
• Chipset: Intel Q35
• Form Factor: Small Form Factor (SFF) → Not the Microtower (MT) variant. While BIOS files are often cross-compatible, always download the SFF-specific version from HP.