TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (U70/U71)
VERSION: 01.05.00 REV: A PASS: 1DESCRIPTION:
This package is used to update the supported firmware on HP Business Notebook
systems with a U70/U71 family BIOS. This package is provided for supported
computer systems that are running a supported operating system.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp144581
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp144581.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 93db1f85be943417404fb513b25c41a5
SUPERSEDES: sp143648EFFECTIVE DATE: February 14, 2023
CATEGORY: BIOS - System Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Elite x360 830 13 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 830 13 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 1040 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP Elite x360 1040 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 860 16 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP ZBook Firefly 14 inchG9 Mobile Workstation PC
HP ZBook Firefly 16 inchG9 Mobile Workstation PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 64
Microsoft Windows 11

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2022-43778.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2022-27539.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2022-27541.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2022-43777.
- Updates the Intel UEFI Wi-Fi Driver to version 2.2.17.22362.
- Updates the thermal management algorithm to improve fan noise.
- Updates the Intel silicon reference code to enhance compatibility.
- 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.
- Improves Pre-OS thermal stability.
- Improves the playing of Blu-ray movies using eGFX (external graphics).
- Updates the retimer firmware to improve USB type-C port performance.
- 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.

- Includes the following drivers and firmware:
Cypress Power Delivery (PD) Firmware (CCG6), U70 version 2.0.0 / U71 Realtek:
version 6.6.0
EC/SIO Firmware, U70 version 02.5E.00 / U71 20.5E.00
Intel GOP EFI Driver, version v21.0.1054
Management Engine (ME) Firmware, version 16.1.25.1991
PXE UEFI Driver, version 2.036
FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where HP Find, Lock and Wipe does not persist in Tech Pulse.
- Fixes an issue that occurs after the system is restarted with a 15W USB-C PD
adapter connected where system displays the message, PC isn't charging.
- 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 display panel is darker than expected when the
brightness is changed to the lowest level.
- 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.

For U70 systems only:
- 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 an external monitor connected to the system through a
dock is not detected after the lid is closed and the dock is connected to or
disconnected from the dock.

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.