Invalid processor microcode patch

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Alex Ethridge Thread Starter. Joined Apr 10, Messages 9, Missing or invalid Processor Microcode Patch. Joined Dec 6, Messages 1, So what's your question? Courtney P. Take a look at the last sentence you typed. Hint: Why do you get the message? See your sentence before the last. Your rude, condescending remarks are not appreciated. If the problem isn't apparent to you, you probably lack the aptitude to help. You are invited to not participate further.

In case anyone else is working to upgrade an older system and runs into this problem, here's what solved it for me. I tried several BIOS updates before I finally got one that actually removed the error message and pause.

If the BIOS doesn't properly identify the processor stepping, you may encounter one of the following microcode update errors:. To resolve a microcode update error, contact the system or motherboard manufacturer for the appropriate BIOS update files and instructions. If the system or motherboard manufacturer doesn't provide BIOS update files, they may not validate for use with the processor installed.

In this case, the processor is incompatible with the motherboard. Contact support. Characters remaining: We appreciate all feedback, but cannot reply or give product support. Please do not enter contact information. As per my research, the issue arises if there is a chipset driver mismatch after the significant processor change or if the BIOS needs to be updated to the latest version available for your system. It would be better to contact the computer manufacturer for further assistance with this, because updating BIOS and chipset drivers include risky procedures and if anything goes wrong, that would leave the computer unstable or unusable.

Please refer to the following link to update drivers for your HP model:. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk. In addition to that, please refer to the following support forum link from HP website to check the solution posted for a similar issue with a similar system model. HP Support: how can i fix "invalid processor microcode update" i have a compaq dc cmt C2CQ Hope this information is helpful.