TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (R78)

VERSION: 01.08.03 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 R78 family ROM. This package is used to
flash the System ROM on a supported notebook.

PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP112956
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp112956.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 2d95408ca43c52c19dec488a019d819f
SUPERSEDES: SP110829
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 23, 2021
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Notebook PC

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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Improves system resume time from MSC (Modern Standby) when a WWAN device is
attached.
- Updates the Intel reference code to version 7.0.74.20.
- Updates HP Sure Run Agent to version 2.0.24.1 to enhance compatibility and
stability.
- Adds the feature, IPv6 during UEFI Boot, to the F10 setup interface. This
feature allows users to disable IPv6 during the preboot phase.

- Includes the following firmware:
EC/SIO Firmware, version 58.41.00
Cypress Power Delivery (PD) Firmware (CCG5), version 1.6.0
Intel Legacy vBIOS, version 9.2.1019,A.6
Intel GOP EFI Driver, version 9.0.1085,A.8
PXE Option ROM - Realtek, version 2.13
PXE UEFI Driver - Realtek, version 2.025
DisplayLink Driver, version 1.1.4
Management Engine (ME) Firmware, version 12.0.70.1652

FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where the system enters hibernation mode after being connected
to a USB Type-C E223d Dock Monitor.
- Fixes an issue where the system does not restore a Replicated Setup when the
system is connected to an HP Thunderbolt Dock G2.
- Fixes an issue where Computrace measures objects in PRC04 when the Absolute
Persistence Module is permanently disabled on system.
- Fixes an issue where updating the BIOS from an older version causes the
Battery Health Manager setting to change from "Maximize my battery health" to
"Let HP manage my battery charging."
- Fixes an issue where the system stops functioning at the HP logo screen when
the system is powered on.
- Fixes an issue where the mouse cursor continues to move when the system is in
the UEFI environment.
- Fixes an issue where HP Sure Start Recovery is displayed when Sure Start BIOS
Setting Protection is enabled.
- Fixes an issue where system cannot rollback to an older BIOS version when the
update is run from the F10 setup interface with a custom URL.
- Fixes an issue where a Security Device error message is displayed after a
Power-on Password is enabled.

PREREQUISITES: NONE
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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