Satellite A500 - How to update BIOS?

Hi,
i've wanted to update my notebook to the new bios version 1.30. i've startet the windows based update. the update failed in the middle(6 pakets or something left) of the installing process and the system was frozen. after i've rebooted, i wanted to start the bios update for a second time, but the installer said, that i have already installed the bios version 1.30.
How can i update my notebook completely, because my fan is still running on a high level.
best regards

Hello
You should be happy that your ROM module isnt damaged as yet because this happens normally if the update fails.
Anyway, try to load the default settings in BIOS and try the update again. You must be logged in as administrator and close all running programs (also AntiVirus, firewall, etc.) Dont forget to extract all files from zip archive.
If it doesnt work you should contact an authorized service provider. The technicians should reflash the whole ROM module and then you can have new BIOS version too. Maybe it will done for free due warranty. :)
Greets

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At first, sorry for my english.
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aadityabagga wrote:
erico wrote:
Do you have a spare notebook SATA hard disk?
Nope.
Even if I had, I would probably not be installing Windows on it to upgrade the firmware!
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