Firmware and software integration
The 8767 A uses a 32Mbit SPI flash ROM. Sudden power loss during a BIOS update (via HP Support Assistant) can brick the board. Symptoms: Fans spin, no video, no beeps.
The "8767 A -SMVB-" is not a retail motherboard; it is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) board designed exclusively for Hewlett-Packard (now HP Inc.). The alphanumeric code breaks down as follows:
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