Power out during bios update

I have an HP Pavillion Media Center m7560n. Was applying a BIOS update using a USB Flash key, had started the process and about 20 seconds into it while the screen was stating not to turn power off, my suspect power supply decided to go out (the fans were running at high speed..) and now can't boot. How else can I load the BIOS?
Thanks

Hi,
That is bad news.
This site may be able to help or you would have to contact HP Support for assistance.
Jaco
Errare humanum est.

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Let's try this: take out your battery, media and hard drives. Unplug the AC.
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I think you were trying to update bios via windows mode.. !
try removing battery from your motherboard and also reset bios via jumper settings..
or
Disconnect all external devices first.
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3-reinstall only power cord for first startup.
4-power on
or
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02693833&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_r1002_us...
see if it can help you out..
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