TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (T72/T74)

VERSION: 01.04.01 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for
the supported computer models with a T72/T74 family ROM. This package is used to
flash the System ROM on a supported notebook.

PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP114081
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp114081.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: c99cd03d78a037c4e5f720eb7ec6e978
SUPERSEDES: sp112187
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 09, 2021
CATEGORY: BIOS - System Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 640 G8 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook PC

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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2021-0069, CVE-2021-0071, and
CVE-2021-0075.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2020-12359.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2020-8700, CVE-2020-8703,
CVE-2020-24507, and CVE-2020-24516.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2020-24489, CVE-2020-24511, and
CVE-2020-24512.
- Improves Customer Experience when a 3rd party device is used to charge the
system through the USB-C port.
- Adds the Permanent Configuration of Boot Order for external network devices.
- Updates the UEFI Wi-Fi Driver to version 1.2.4.2193 to enhance connection
stability in the pre-boot environment.
- Adds camera firmware update capability for additional supported camera
devices.
- Enables Brightness hotkey support for the Linux Ubuntu operating system.
- Enhances the stability of the ethernet connection when LAN cable connection is
moved between the system and the dock.
- Improves the performance of the clickpad firmware update process.
- Improves thermal performance on a system with discrete graphics.
- Enhances cursor movement when the clickpad is used.
- Enhances cursor movement when a Bluetooth mouse is used.
- Provided enhanced stability when an external monitor is connected to the
system using an HP USB-C Dock G5.

- Includes the following firmware:
EC Firmware, version 33.0C.00
Cypress Power Delivery (PD) Firmware (CCG6), version 2.1.0
Intel GOP EFI Driver, version 17.0.1053 (Enabled HPD)
PXE UEFI Driver, version 2.025
Management Engine (ME) Firmware Corporate, version 15.0.23.1706

FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where an external monitor connected to the system using VGA or
DisplayPort displays a black screen after the system is powered on (cold boot)
while the lid is closed and BitLocker is enabled.
- Fixes an issue where the SMBIOS displays the incorrect version number.
- Fixes an issue where the system does not charge properly while connected to an
HP USB-C Dock G5 and HP USB-C/A Dock G2.
- Fixes an issue where the keyboard Fn key LED does not power off when the
system is shut down.
- Fixes an issue where the display brightness does not change when F2 or F3 are
pressed while the system is run in privacy mode.
- Fixes an issue on a system running on DC power while in Modern Standby mode
where fan does not spin when CPU temperature increases.
- Fixes an issue where the icons cannot be dragged on the desktop after the Esc
is pressed instead of the Fn key.
- Fixes an issue on a system connected to an HP dock that enters hibernation
where the system restarts or shuts down during Wake on LAN.
- Fixes an issue that occurs on a system connected to an external monitor using
an HP Docking station where the speaker on the monitor does not function
properly function after the system resumes from a hibernate or system off state
while the lid is closed.
- Fixes an issue on a system with the lid closed where the system cannot power
on with external monitor connected though HP Docking station.
- Fixes an issue where keyboard randomly stops functioning.
- Fixes an issue on a system running on DC power while in Modern Standby mode
where fan does not spin when CPU temperature increases.
- Fixes an issue where the system enters hibernation unexpectedly when the
system is connected to or disconnected from an AC power source.
- Fixes an issue on a system connected to an HP E27D/E24D docking monitor using
a USB Type-C cable which causes the system to display the message, For full
performance, connect a higher capacity power adapter.
- Fixes issue which causes the system to stop functioning (hang) when the system
firmware is updated while a docking monitor is attached.

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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