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TITLE: |
HP Notebook System BIOS Update |
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VERSION: |
F.42 |
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DESCRIPTION: |
This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash Utility and a binary image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the supported notebook models in the 68ICF and 68ICE ROM families. The HPQFlash Utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on PCs operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. NOTE: To determine the ROM revision and ROM date, press F10 on the notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information. |
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PURPOSE: |
Recommended |
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SoftPaq NUMBER: |
sp62171 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp61374 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
May 20, 2013 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
YES |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
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HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC HP EliteBook 8470w Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570p Notebook PC HP ProBook 6470b Notebook PC HP ProBook 6570b Notebook PC |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Global |
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ENHANCEMENTS: |
- Provides the updated driver. - Provides support to enable and disable the GPS and Wireless WAN devices in the F10 BIOS Setup. - Provides a warning message that is displayed when the System Management Command (SMC) support is disabled in the F10 BIOS Setup. |
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FIXES: |
- Fixes an issue where the shift key or control key do not function properly and are repeatedly activated after being pressed one time while the system is in the preboot environment or in the DOS environment. - Fixes an intermittent issue where a battery that has been fully discharged does not recharge properly. - Fixes an issue which causes the incorrect vendor name for the ADATA memory module to be displayed in the F10 BIOS Setup. - Fixes issue where system does not boot properly from a Verbatim USB 3.0 drive. - Fixes an issue where the system does not power on (boot) properly after changes are made to the Boot Options under the System Setup in the F10 BIOS Setup. - Fixes an issue where the system stops functioning properly and displays a black screen after the lid is closed while the system is powering on and is then opened. - Fixes an issue where the right alt and right ctrl keys on a USB keyboard connected to the system do not function properly in the preboot operating system environment. - Fixes issue which causes the BitLocker recovery screen to be displayed when the system is restarted after the Computrace support is enabled in the BIOS. - Fixes issue where the built in serial port do not function properly in the DOS environment. - Fixes issue where system displays the HP Logo for an additional 30 seconds after the modem device is disabled under the BIOS F10 Setup. |
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HOW TO USE: |
1. Download the file by clicking the Download or Obtain Software button and saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where the downloaded file is saved). 2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. Copyright (c) 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |