TITLE: HP Firmware Pack (Q78)

VERSION: 01.09.01 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for
the supported notebook models with a Q78 family ROM. This package is used to
flash the System ROM on a supported notebook.

This package also provides the following firmware:

Intel Management Engine v11.8.70.3626
Embedded Controller (EC) v04.60.00
Intel VBIOS v9.0.1051
AMD VBIOS 14/15W v27514.001
AMD VBIOS 14/15P v27511.001
Intel GOP v9.0.1071
USB Type-C PD Firmware v7.10
Intel/Realtek PXE ROM v0.1.12
Intel/Realtek UEFI PXE ROM v0.0.13

PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp99747.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 4506bcd8fbfe52df6f91f10b81e86822
SUPERSEDES: SP98706
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 22, 2019
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 846 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 850 G5 Notebook PC
HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15u G5 Mobile Workstation
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Healthcare Edition Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 846 G5 Healthcare Edition Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 830 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 836 G5 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 All Editions (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides separate Administrator and User DriveLock passwords in the F10 setup
interface.
- Adds a feature to query DriveLock settings using the HP BIOS Configuration
Utility (BCU).
- Adds a feature in the F10 setup interface to support the Enhanced Secure Erase
command for an ATA drive on the system.
- Enhances the Battery Health Manager feature to prevent battery swelling by
controlling the battery charging behavior based on system usage.
- Updates the Cypress PD firmware to v7.10 to provide enhanced compatibility.
- Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2019-0131, CVE-2019-0166,
CVE-2019-0168, CVE-2019-0169, CVE-2019-11087, CVE-2019-11088, CVE-2019-11090,
CVE-2019-11097, CVE-2019-11100, CVE-2019-11101, CVE-2019-11102, CVE-2019-11104,
CVE-2019-11106, CVE-2019-11109, CVE-2019-11110, CVE-2019-11131, CVE-2019-11132,
CVE-2019-11147.
- Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2019-0123, CVE-2019-0117.
- Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2019-0154.
- Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2019-0124.
- Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2019-0185.
- Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2019-0123, CVE-2019-0117,
CVE-2019-11135, CVE-2019-11139.

- Provides the following firmware:

Intel Management Engine v11.8.70.3626
Embedded Controller (EC) v04.60.00
Intel VBIOS v9.0.1051
AMD VBIOS 14/15W v27514.001
AMD VBIOS 14/15P v27511.001
Intel GOP v9.0.1071
USB Type-C PD Firmware v7.10
Intel/Realtek PXE ROM v0.1.12
Intel/Realtek UEFI PXE ROM v0.0.13

FIXES:
- Fixes an issue that occurs when a system using F10 setup interface attempts to
update the firmware via FTP server with proxy where the system reports the
error, Failure during data transfer (maximum downloaded content size exceeded).
- Fixes an issue that occurs after the Management Engine (ME) protected password
is set and then the ME is updated (flashed) over 50% where the system displays
the message, correct password entered.
- Fixes an issue where the system intermittently enters hibernation after the
system is idle for approximately 2 hours in battery mode while HP Sure Run and
Bitlocker are enabled.
- Fixes an issue where certain SanDisk USB drives are not listed in the F9 Boot
Menu.
- Fixes an issue where the system stops functioning (hangs) after the BIOS is
flashed when Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) is enabled and performs a
Trusted Boot (TBOOT).
- Fixes an issue where PCR1 values are changed after performing a cold boot or
when the system is restarted.
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the system does not recharge properly when
the system is connected to a dock with an HP 223D monitor connected to the
system via a USB Type-C cable.
- Fixes an issue where system fan noise is louder than expected when the system
is running with 100% CPU usage.

PREREQUISITES:


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) 2019 HP Development Company, L.P.