TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (U70/U71/U76)
VERSION: 01.07.00 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package is used to update the supported firmware on HP Business Notebook
systems with a U70, U71, or U76 family BIOS. This package is provided for
supported computer systems that are running a supported operating system.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp146157
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp146157.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 5c669e233385ef110031e9ef96a956fd
SUPERSEDES: sp144581
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 28, 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-2022-27540.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2022-27635, CVE-2022-36351,
CVE-2022-38076, CVE-2022-40964, and CVE-2022-46329.
- Provides support for the USB Audio Offload setup option to avoid the issue,
USB headsets are not recognized by Skype for Business on recent Intel platforms.
- Provides support for PXE boot with an FIT0798 ethernet module.
- Provides support to PXE boot with an i-Tec USB Ethernet dongle.
- Provides support for a new feature that displays a QR code and the URL to the
correct HP Support documentation after a POST error.
- Updates the Intel Management Engine Firmware to version 16.1.25.2124.
- Provides support for WiFi 6E in Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia,
Morocco, and Saudi Arabia.
- Enhances system performance when the remaining capacity on the battery is less
than 10%.
- Updates the Intel microcode to version 0x429.
- Updates the Intel Reference Code to version 0C.00.A3.50.
- Improves the thermal experience in the pre-OS environment.

For U71 systems only:
- Improves charging stability in Windows 11.

- Includes the following firmware:
Cypress Power Delivery (PD) Firmware (CCG6), U70 version 2.1.0 / U71
Realtek:version 8.1.0 / U76 TPS65994:3.4.0
EC/SIO Firmware, U70 version 02.61.00 / U71 20.61.00 / U76 24.07.00
Intel GOP EFI Driver, version v21.0.1054
Management Engine (ME) Firmware, version 16.1.25.2124
PXE UEFI Driver, version 2.036
FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where Smart Cover options cannot be restored through Restore
current settings from USB device.
- Fixes an issue where the camera preview screen displays yellow and green
colors intermittently.
- Fixes an intermittent issue which causes the system to stop functioning (hang)
at Sensor Calibration Data while updating the BIOS.

For U70 systems only:
- Fixes an issue where an HP Z38c Monitor does not display properly after
disconnecting and reconnecting the monitor while the system is in a hibernation
or shutdown state.
- Fixes an issue where an external monitor connected to an HP USB-C Dock G5 does
not display properly after the device is reconnected while in a Sleep state.

For U71 systems only:
- Fixes an issue on a system that enters and resumes from hibernation while
charging through an HP USB-C Essential Power Bank where the system displays an
incorrect error message that the PC is not charging.
- Fixes an issue where a USB drive cannot be detected after a Type-C adapter is
disconnected and then an HP USB-C to USB 3.0 Adapter is connected through the
same port.
- Fixes an issue where an external monitor cannot be detected in Device Manager
after Thunderbolt Mode is changed to enable or disable in the BIOS through an HP
Elite USB-C Multi Port Hub connected to the 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.