TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (T37/T39/T76)
VERSION: 01.13.01 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 T37, T39, or T76 family ROM.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp146165
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp146165.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 5f870cbfd6b9f142f7e8eb8851f8e74e
SUPERSEDES: sp145083
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 28, 2023
CATEGORY: BIOS - System Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook PC
HP ZBook Firefly 15.6 inchG8 Mobile Workstation PC
HP EliteBook 830 G8 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook PC
HP ZBook Firefly 14 inchG8 Mobile Workstation PC

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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- 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 an issue
where USB headsets are not recognized by Skype for Business on recent Intel
platforms.
- Provides support for PXE boot with an FIT0798 ethernet module.
- Improves the help message translation of Thunderbolt Mode in the BIOS setup
menu.
- 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 i225-V EFI Driver to version 0.10.5.
- Updates the Intel silicon reference code to enhance compatibility.
- Updates the Intel silicon MCU.
- Updates HP Diagnostics Driver to version 2.3.2.0.
- Adds support for Extended DHCP Timeout in the BIOS setup menu.
- Improves charging stability in Windows 11.

- Provides the following drivers and firmware for T37 systems:
EC/SIO Firmware, version 58.0C.00 (TI PD : v7.8)
Intel GOP EFI Driver, version 17.0.1053
Management Engine (ME) Firmware, version 15.0.42.2235

- Provides the following drivers and firmware for T39 systems:
RealTek Power Delivery Firmware, 7.1 (P012DN-B2U)
EC/SIO Firmware, version 56.0E.00
Intel GOP EFI Driver, version 17.0.1053
Management Engine (ME) Firmware, version 15.0.42.2235

- Provides the following drivers and firmware for T76 systems:
Cypress Power Delivery (PD) Firmware (CCG6), version 2.8.0
EC/SIO Firmware, version 30.4D.00
Intel GOP EFI Driver, version 17.0.1053
Management Engine (ME) Firmware, version 15.0.42.2235
FIXES:
- 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 the screen does not display properly when the system is
connected to a HP USB-C/A Dock G2.
- Fixes an issue where deselecting the Thunderbolt Type-C Ports setting in the
BIOS setup menu causes a blue screen event to occur with the error message,
ACPI_BIOS_ERROR.
- Fixes an issue where a system connected to a network through a USB-C to RJ45
dongle randomly drops the network connection.
- Fixes issue where a POST Power-On Password cannot be set after a BIOS
Administrator Password is set in Enhanced BIOS Authentication Mode.
- Fixes an issue where LAN connections do not function properly when the source
is switched.

For T37 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 the
message, PC is not charging.
- Fixes an issue which causes a USB-C power surge error when the system is
connected to a USB-C Iiyama Prolite XUB2492HSN monitor.

For T39 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 the
message, 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.