TITLE: HP Firmware Pack (Q81)

VERSION: 01.11.00 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 Q81 family ROM. This package is used to
flash the System ROM on a supported notebook.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp103560.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: a8e6a779e3acd181e55e64c6fe0603d9
SUPERSEDES: SP102114
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 08, 2020
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP EliteBook 735 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 755 G5 Notebook PC

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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Adds DriveLock password feature support for the OPAL SED NVMe SSD.
- Changes the default setting of the HP Battery Health Manager in the BIOS
Settings from Maximize My Battery Duration to Let HP Manage My Battery Health.
The new default setting dynamically changes how the system charges the battery
based on usage conditions over time to provide optimal battery health.

- Includes the following firmware:

Embedded Controller (EC), version 08.59.00
AMD Video BIOS, version 38964.001
AMD GOP, version 2.5.0.0.0
USB Type-C PD Firmware, version 7.10
Intel/Realtek PXE ROM, version 2.01
Intel/Realtek UEFI PXE ROM, version 2.41

FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where the Realtek USB controller on a E27d/E24d G4 Docking
Monitor is not listed in Device Manager after a Wake-on-LAN request resumes the
system from a sleep (S3) or hibernation (S4) state or powers on the system.
- Fixes an issue that occurs on a system that has been restarted several times
with Automatic DriveLock enabled where the system unexpectedly displays the
message, Enter current DriveLock Password.
- Fixes an issue where the Automatic DriveLock option is enabled and grayed out
after the BIOS Administrator Password is removed.
- Fixes an issue where the original boot entry is deleted when a third-party
encryption software creates a boot entry.
- Fixes an issue where system firmware is updated from the recovery partition
instead of the EFI partition.
- Fixes an issue that occurs after the Master password is forced to match the
BIOS Administrator password where hard drive continues to prompt for the
DriveLock password.
- Fixes an issue that occurs on a hard drive that has the Automatic DriveLock
option enabled where Automatic DriveLock cannot be enabled after the hard drive
has been put into another system and the Automatic DriveLock option is disabled
by the other system.
- Fixes an issue on a system with an NVMe SSD where the Automatic DriveLock
option cannot be enabled after a BIOS Administrator password is set in the in
F10 menu.
- Fixes an issue where the system does not prompt for Power on Authentication
with BIOS Administrator and POST Power-On Password options when a scheduled
update check fails.
- Fixes an intermittent issue which causes the system to shutdown unexpectedly
when the battery is in the shipping mode state and the power button is pressed
too soon (within 5 seconds) after the system is connected to an AC adapter.
- Fixes an issue where the fingerprint sensor stops functioning on the Power-On
Authentication user interface after the system has been idle for approximately
20 minutes.

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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