TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (R81)

VERSION: 01.05.00 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package is used to update the supported firmware on HP Business Notebook
systems with an R81 family BIOS.

This package includes several methods for updating the BIOS:

- Use the HpFirmwareUpdRec Utility to update the BIOS directly in a Microsoft
Windows Operating System environment.
- Use System Software Manager (SSM) to update the system BIOS on PCs in a
network.

NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the notebook/laptop
during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp103849.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 4ded7507b0e1a123a114c070bc92eab2
SUPERSEDES: SP102126
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 11, 2020
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP mt45 Mobile Thin Client

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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Updates the Cypress CCG5c PD firmware to version 1.8 to enhance compatibility.
- Updates the AMD Picasso silicon reference code to version 1.0.0.9.

FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where the HP Sure Recover help message is truncated when the
BIOS display language is set to Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese.
- Fixes an issue where certain characters are not displayed correctly by the
pre-boot touchscreen keyboard.
- Fixes an issue where BIOS updates fail and the system displays the message,
BIOS Admin Failed Authentication, when both Enhanced BIOS Authentication Mode
and Prompt for Admin authentication on Capsule Update are enabled in the F10
setup interface.
- Fixes an issue where the special symbol display is not correct if F10 setup
interface language is changed to the Russian language.
- Fixes an issue which causes the system to boot slower than expected when a
network cable is used to connect the system to a Dell or Targus USB Display Link
Dock.
- Fixes an issue where a system that attempts to update firmware via FTP server
with proxy from the F10 setup interface reports the error, Failure during data
transfer (maximum downloaded content size exceeded).
- Fixes an issue where the system BIOS fails to be updated and reports, Failed
to determine if new BIOS is available, if the update is attempted without
setting the Proxy Server in F10 setup interface.
- Fixes an issue where the system prompts for Power on Authentication with BIOS
Administrator and POST Power-On Password options before a scheduled BIOS update.
- Fixes an issue where the batteries stop charging when the system is always on
AC.

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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