The HP Flash utility wizard will guide you through the process. Select the option to update the BIOS directly on this device.
Before downloading a new version, know what you currently have:
Insert the USB drive into a rear USB port of the 8000 Elite SFF. Turn on the PC and repeatedly tap F10 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
The most recent stable BIOS version identified for the 8000 Elite series is . hp compaq 8000 elite sff pc bios update
For a PC of this age, a BIOS update isn't about gaining new features, but about . HP released the final BIOS version (v01.14) for this series in November 2015. Installing it offers critical benefits:
Once the computer reboots successfully, your first task should be verifying that the update was applied and resetting your configuration. Re-entering the BIOS
: Temporarily disable BitLocker and any third-party antivirus software. The HP Flash utility wizard will guide you
Enhances support for upgraded CPUs, RAM modules, and storage drives.
After updating the BIOS:
If you are unable to run the Windows utility, you can use the BIOS update tool to create a USB flash drive (if the tool provides this option) or use the option located within the F10 BIOS setup menu. What to Do After the BIOS Update Turn on the PC and repeatedly tap F10
Newer BIOS versions improve support for upgraded CPUs, RAM modules, and storage drives.
HP Desktop PCs - BIOS Setup Utility information and menu options