TITLE: HP Notebook System BIOS Update (N85)

VERSION: 01.45 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for
the supported notebook models with an N85 family ROM. This package is used to
flash the System ROM on a supported notebook.

PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp101343.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 420b5bf4f33167778ec43c0d114ede10
SUPERSEDES: SP99973
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 10, 2020
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Advanced Keyboard
HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Tablet
HP Elite x2 1012 G1 with Travel Keyboard

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 All Editions (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64 Bit

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Updates the CPU microcode for Intel processors to version 0xD6.

FIXES:
- Fixes an issue that occurs on a system that is configured to run updates from
a proxy server. The BIOS does not update and the system displays the error
message, Failed to determine if new BIOS is available, when the update is run
without setting the Proxy Server in F10 setup interface.
- Fixes an issue where the system resumes from hibernation much slower than
expected when the system is connected to an NVMe drive and is running a legacy
operating system.
- Fixes an issue which causes the system to be corrupted after TXT (Trusted
Execution Technology) is enabled by the BCU (BIOS Configuration Utility) on a
system that does not support TXT.

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.


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