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How to update HP ZBook Ultra G1a BIOS on Linux
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How to update HP ZBook Ultra G1a BIOS on Linux

Important

Ensure your AC adapter is plugged in throughout the process.

Download the BIOS

Go to the HP Support Page.

  • Select Windows (via "Choose a different OS") to see the Bios section.
  • Download the latest .exe file (e.g., sp170065.exe).

Extract the Firmware

Extract the contents of the downloaded file:

7z x sp170065.exe -o/tmp/bios_update
cd /tmp/bios_update

Stage the BIOS File

Clear the target directory and copy the new .bin file to the EFI partition:

sudo rm -Rf /boot/efi/EFI/HP/DEVFW
sudo mkdir -p /boot/efi/EFI/HP/DEVFW
sudo cp *.bin /boot/efi/EFI/HP/DEVFW/firmware.bin

Flash via UEFI Menu

  1. Reboot and tap ESC continuesly to enter the Startup Menu..
  2. Select Update System and Supported Device Firmware.
@amezin

amezin commented Jun 5, 2026

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Didn't work for me. "Update BIOS from local media" just rebooted, nothing happened.

However,

$ sudo fwupdtool install-blob X89_01050700.bin

worked perfectly

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ayuckhulk commented Jun 11, 2026

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The file should be named /boot/efi/EFI/HP/DEVFW/firmware.bin

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shamil commented Jun 11, 2026

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The file should be named /boot/efi/EFI/HP/DEVFW/firmware.bin

Correct, fixed!

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