TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (U78/U88)
VERSION: 01.10.00 REV: A PASS: 1DESCRIPTION:
This package is used to update the supported firmware on HP Business Notebook
systems with an U78/U88 family BIOS.

NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the target computer
system during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System
Information.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp144570
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp144570.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 0422aaf8d23c7a929e0eb8fa96358f9d
SUPERSEDES: sp143935EFFECTIVE DATE: February 14, 2023
CATEGORY: BIOS - System Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 445 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 455 15.6 inch G9 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1507 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1607 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1803 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1809 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1903 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1909 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 2004 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 20H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 21H1 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 21H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 22H2 (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2022-27539.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2022-27541.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2022-43778.
- 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.
- Integrates Sure Run Service Release version 5.0.1.13.a.1.
- Improves recovery of an HP Image through a network.
- Enables the deletion of a user account by using an OTP (one-time password)
Power-On Password when no Admin Password is set.
- Provides support for Pelori Debug.
- Enables the system to charge an HP Power Bank with an external power source
attached.
- Enhances USB-C display compatibility for operation in all power states.

- Includes the following firmware:
AMD PSP Firmware, version 0.11.0.7D
AMD SMU Firmware, version 64.66.00
Embedded Controller (EC), version U78: 14.5E.00
Embedded Controller (EC), version U88: 22.5E.00
Intel/AMD/NVIDIA GOP, version 2.20.0.17.10
Intel/AMD/NVIDIA Video BIOS, version BRT97511.001
Intel/Realtek PXE ROM, version 2.67
Intel/Realtek UEFI PXE ROM, version 2.052
Realtek Power Delivery (PD) Firmware, version 2.0.0
USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) Firmware, version 1.1.0
FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where HP Find, Lock and Wipe does not persist in Tech Pulse.
- 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.
- Fixes an issue where the BIOS Administrator Password or the Power-On Password
can be accepted when the password length is less than the Password Minimum
Length.
- Fixes an issue where the system does not recharge properly through an HP
USB-C/A Dock G2, HP USB-C Dock G5, or HP Docking Station.
- Fixes an issue where the system power decreases after an HP E32k G5 4K USB
Monitor is connected to the system through the USB-C port and the system is idle
for approximately 10 minutes.
- Fixes an issue where the system does not wake via the HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
power button when the system is in Modern Standby, Sleep, or Hibernation mode.
- Fixes an issue where external monitors connected to a USB-C Dock G5 Essential
Dock is not displayed in Device Manager after the system resumes from
hibernation.
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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