TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (T93)
VERSION: 01.15.00 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 T93 family ROM.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp149819
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp149819.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 5e85dba436ae0124e54cf10ae9b13e63
SUPERSEDES: sp149498
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 05, 2023
CATEGORY: BIOS - System Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 Notebook PC

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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides the updated BIOS. NOTE: HP strongly recommends updating the system
BIOS to address a potential issue with HP Sure Start that can cause some devices
to experience a Secure Boot error at boot.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2023-22329 and CVE-2023-25756.
- Updates the Intel UEFI Wi-Fi driver to version 2.2.24.23283.
- Updates Intel MCU to enhance compatibility.
- Adds HTTPS support for Sure Recover in the pre-boot environment for operating
system recovery.
- Provides support for the 5.15-5.35 GHz band.
- Provides support for the SMBIOS type1 version string for db addition.
- Adds Android Ready Support to the BIOS for Windows-to-Android Conversion on
Android Ready computer models.

- Includes the following firmware and drivers:
DisplayLink PXE UEFI Driver, version 1.1.4
Embedded Controller (EC), version 38.42.00
Intel GOP, version 17.0.1055-A02
Intel Management Engine, version 15.0.45.2411
Intel Thunderbolt Firmware, version 15.0.0.4801
Realtek PXE UEFI Driver, version 2.036
USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) Firmware, version 7.9.0
FIXES:
- Fixes an issue that occurs while flashing BIOS which causes the system to
display the message, Intel Thunderbolt Retimer Firmware Update failed.
- Fixes an issue on a system connected to a network through an HP Thunderbolt G4
Dock where the network is not recognized in the pre-OS environment.
- Fixes an issue where Power-On Authentication using the fingerprint reader does
not function properly.
- Fixes issue that occurs after the EBAM and BIOS admin passwords are set where
flashing the BIOS with the correct password causes the Firmware Update and
Recovery Utility interface to display the message, Incorrect password was
entered.
- Fixes an issue on a system running in battery mode with less than than 5%
battery capacity remaining where the system fails to power on after High
Resolution mode is enabled in the BIOS setup menu.
- Fixes an issue where an unsupported hotkey, power + volume down, is displayed
for Windows Secure Sign-In.
PREREQUISITES: NONE
HOW TO USE:
NOTE: Due to the enhanced security features included in this update, the BIOS
cannot be downgraded to an earlier version after this package is installed.

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.