TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (T72/T74)
VERSION: 01.12.00 REV: A PASS: 1DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for
the supported computer models with a T72/T74 family ROM.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp144424
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp144424.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 7f96cbb8c333b54564e3978d97080d5f
SUPERSEDES: sp143164EFFECTIVE DATE: February 14, 2023
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 11
Microsoft Windows 10 All Editions (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2022-30704.
- Adds a setting to the F10 BIOS menu which disables the USB Type-C ports to
sync only when the system in S4 (hibernate) or S5 (shutdown) states and changes
back to dual role when system is powered on.
- Updates the basic HP PC Hardware Diagnostics utility to version 2.3.1.0.
- Updates the Intel silicon reference code to enhance compatibility.
- Provides support to PXE boot with Dell and Lenovo USB Ethernet dongles or
Docking station.
- Improves modern standby.
- Adds URL and QR code links for DT SMART error 30D~312.
- Integrates Sure Run Service Release, version 5.0.1.13.a.1.
- Improves recovery of an HP Image through a network.

- Includes the following firmware:
Cypress Power Delivery (PD) Firmware (CCG6), version 2.7.0
EC Firmware, version 33.22.00
Intel GOP EFI Driver, version 17.0.1053 (Enabled HPD)
Management Engine (ME) Firmware Corporate, version 15.0.42.2235
PXE UEFI Driver, version 2.036
FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where the battery charge indicator displays the incorrect
charging status when the system is connected to a Chicony 65 Watt nPFC Standard
USB Type-C Straight 1.8m (Ceto).
- Fixes an issue where system does not recharge properly while connected to an
HP USB-C/A Dock G2, HP USB-C Dock G5, or HP Docking Station.
- Fixes an issue where HP Find, Lock and Wipe is not persisting in Tech Pulse.
- Fixes an issue where TechPulse is not remediated when Sure Run is disabled or
the global persist setting is disabled.
- Fixes an issue where Sure Run (Application Persistence) is blocked when
enforcement mode is enabled.
- Fixes an issue where the system does not reconnect to the Tech Pulse server
after Tech Pulse is used to erase and then re-install the operating system.
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.

Copyright (c) 2023 HP Development Company, L.P.