BIOS Flash failing exe failing every time.

I have an HP Pro 3120 Small Form Factor system running Windows 7 Professional 64-bit with 2GB RAM.
I am trying to upgrade the RAM to 4GB however when I swap out my existing 2GB module with the new Crucial compatible 4GB module, the computer makes one short and then one long beep, which then repeats, and fails to boot.
I have tried the new memory module in another system and it works perfectly so it is not a faulty new module.
I have tried it in all 4 of the RAM slots in the MOBO and the same happens in each. I have tried it alongside the old module and it fails to boot.
I have read online that someone else had the same problem with this exact PC and trying to upgrade the memory, and they were advised that they needed to update the BISO version on their MOBO in order to upgrade the memory, which apparently worked.
I currently have BIOS 6.07 (02/07/2010) and the MOBO is an IPIEL-LA3.
The HP support and drivers page lists a BIOS update you can download which is 6.07 Rev A dated 10/03/2011.
I have downloaded this exe file and tried running it. The command prompt window opens, several lines confirm various actions all ok until it gest near the end and I get a message saying that the checksum has been destroyed, and the program has ended normally.
The flash fails to work, as when I try to reboot I get another message saying that the BISO has been reset to default settings and there is a checksum error - which I would expect when the BIOS has been changed. However upon entering the BIOS, it is still showing the old version, even after saving and exiting and rebooting again. So the exe file looks like it is failing to run properly. There is no option for a CD or USB install file on the HP drivers page - can anyone help and suggest a way around this? Thanks in advance, Scott

The specs for your motherboard show that it does not support 4G modules.
You would have to install 4- 2G modules to arrive at the max of 8gigs.
Your system uses Dual-Channel Memory. The modules should be upgraded in identical pairs.
IPIEL-LA3 Motherboard Specs
See the section "Memory Upgrade Information"
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