TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (S71)
VERSION: 01.19.00 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for
the supported computer models with an S71 family ROM.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp149824
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp149824.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: faae5cf4f71e0352da562b8084fd9ff0
SUPERSEDES: sp149333
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 05, 2023
CATEGORY: BIOS - System Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 440 G7 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook PC

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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides the BIOS update. 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 SecureBoot error at boot.
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2023-22329 and CVE-2023-25756.
- Updates the message that is displayed when a Non-HP Battery is detected.
- Updates the Intel UEFI Wi-Fi driver to version 2.2.24.23283.
- Provides support for the 5.15-5.35 GHz band.
- Provides support for the SMBIOS type1 version string for db addition.
- Enhances secure boot keys protection.

- Provides the following firmware:
Embedded Controller (EC), version 02.3B.00
Intel GOP, version 9.0.1105
Intel Management Engine (Consumer), version 14.1.70.2228 (Production)
Intel vBIOS, version 9.2.1026
Intel/Realtek PXE ROM RTL8111, version 2.66
Intel/Realtek PXE ROM RTL8153, version 2.036 (2022/03/02)
Intel/Realtek UEFI PXE ROM RTL8111, version 2.046
USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) Firmware (CCG5), version 2.3.0
FIXES:
- 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 issue that occurs after the BIOS Administrator Password with is set with
EBAM where the system cannot to create a POST Power-On Password after Create
POST Power-On Password is selected and the pin provided by the Phone App is
entered.
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.