TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (S71)

VERSION: 01.05.04 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 S71 family ROM. This package is used to
flash the System ROM on a supported notebook.

PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp103954.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 4e9a18fab1740f258f4bf15ba742e3fa
SUPERSEDES: SP102130
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 11, 2020
CATEGORY: BIOS - System Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 440 G7 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook PC

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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2020-0528, CVE-2020-0529.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2020-0534, CVE-2020-0541,
CVE-2020-0542.
- Adds the standard Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) format to the
F1/F10/public WMI interface.
- Adds DriveLock password feature support for the OPAL SED NVMe SSD.

NOTE: Due to the security changes to the Intel Management Engine (ME) Firmware,
this release is not compatible with older BIOS versions. Attempts to install
older BIOS versions will be blocked.

- Provides the following firmware:

Intel Management Engine Consumer, version 14.0.33.1125 (Production)
Embedded Controller (EC), version 02.2A.00
Intel vBIOS, version 9.2.1026
Intel GOP, version 9.0.1105
USB Type-C PD Firmware (CCG5), version 1.8.0
Intel/Realtek PXE ROM RTL8111, version 2.66
Intel/Realtek PXE ROM RTL8153, version 2.019 (2017/07/26)
Intel/Realtek UEFI PXE ROM RTL8111, version 2.046

FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where the system unexpectedly displays an error message when
the system is hot plugged into a docking monitor using a USB Type-C cable after
resuming from sleep (S4) mode.
- Fixes an issue where the pop-up warning message is not displayed when a USB-C
over-voltage protection (OVP) event occurs when the system resumes from
hibernate (S4) or system off (S5) state.
- Fixes an issue where the system does not enter battery swelling protection
mode properly.
- Fixes an issue where a keyboard or mouse connected to the system does not
function properly when the lid is closed.
- Fixes an issue that occurs on a system that has been restarted after Automatic
DriveLock is 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 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 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 shipping mode state and the power button is pressed
within 5 seconds after the system is connected to an AC adapter.
- Fixes an issue that occurs on a system connected to an HP USB-C Travel Hub G2
where the battery icon displays an error symbol after the system is idle
overnight while running on battery power.
- Fixes an issue where system boots to the network slower than expected.
- Fixes an issue where an external monitor connected to the system using a
type-C to VGA dongle is not displayed in the F10 setup when the lid is closed.
- Fixes an issue where a HP USB-C Notebook Power Bank does not charge properly
when the system is connected to AC power from either a barrel or a USB-C
adapter.
- Fixes an issue where the dock power button on a Thunderbolt 3 dock connected
to the system does not function after the power button is pressed to wake the
system from sleep (S3), hibernate (S4), or power off (S5) state.
- Fixes an issue which causes an error and the system displays a black screen
when the system is connected to an HP USB-C Dock G5 or HP USB-C/A Dock G2 dock
while the system is in hibernate (S4).
- Fixes an issue where system remains on the 100% Management Engine update
screen during the firmware update process.
- Fixes an issue where the text is cut off or corrupted when the language is
changed to a non-English language and the Physical Presence Interface is
disabled.
- Fixes an issue where system firmware update is not triggered after Automatic
DriveLock is enabled in F10 setup interface.
- Fixes an issue where incorrect characters are output in the F10 setup
interface after the language of the touch screen keyboard is changed.
- Fixes an issue where system stops functioning at the update screen when the
BIOS is updated using the F10 setup interface in legacy mode after the Network
Connection check test is run.
- Fixes an issue on a system connected to a 65W USB-C Slim Travel Power Adapter
where the system displays a request to connect the system to a higher-capacity
power adapter.
- Fixes an issue on a system connected to an HP Elite USB-C Multi Port Hub and
running on battery power where the hub is not detected and the status light is
blinking after the system resumes from sleep (S3).
- Fixes an issue where Webcam cannot be recognized after the BIOS is updated.

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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