TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (U72/U85)
VERSION: 01.08.00 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for
supported HP Business Notebook computer models with a U72 or U85 family ROM.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp148159
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp148159.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 5caae2d1baa9a6ffa1e3e11fb81b19c9
SUPERSEDES: sp145596
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 04, 2023
CATEGORY: BIOS - System Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 440 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 450 15.6 inch G9 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 All Editions (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2022-29871 and CVE-2022-36392.
- Updates the Intel MCU to enhance compatibility.
- Updates the Infineon TPM EFI Driver to version 02.02.3776.00.
- Adds the Network Boot TFTP Window Size setting to the F10/Public WMI menu.
- Updates the Intel Reference code to version 0C.00.A7.50 to improve memory.

- Includes the following firmware:
Camera Firmware, 23.21.0.0
ClickPad Firmware 22.18.0.0 (ELAN) / 21.37.0.0 (Synaptics)
ELAN Fingerprint Reader Firmware, version 4.19 (P00ZVP-B2M)
Embedded Controller (EC), version 07.63.00 (TI PD) / 21.63.00 (Realtek PD)
Graphics Output Protocol (GOP), version 21.0.1065 (Disabled DRRS)
Management Engine Firmware, version 16.1.27.2176
Power Delivery Firmware, version 6.4.0 (TI) / 6.4.0 (Realtek)
FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where the battery does not recharge correctly when the Maximize
my battery health option is set.
- Fixes an issue where the BIOS cannot be updated when Enhanced BIOS
Authentication Mode (EBAM) is enabled.
- Fixes an issue where a Targus 419 USB-C travel dock connected to a system
running on battery power continuously cycles between connected and disconnected
states.
- Fixes an issue where a system connected to a docking monitor while running on
DC power shuts down and does not restart after a BIOS update is completed using
the Firmware Update and Recovery Utility.
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.