TITLE: HP Firmware Pack (Q78)
VERSION: 01.26.00 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 Q78 family ROM.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp149907
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp149907.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 0dd14ccb812d9115a1fa38627fe64436
SUPERSEDES: sp148185
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 05, 2023
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ZBook 15u G5 Mobile Workstation
HP EliteBook 846 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 850 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 836 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 830 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 846 G5 Healthcare Edition Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Healthcare Edition Notebook PC
HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation

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.
- Updates the message that is displayed when a Non-HP Battery is detected.
- 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 support for the HP USB 3.0 to Gigabit adapter G2.

- Includes the following firmware:
AMD vBIOS 14/15P, version SWBRT27511.001
AMD vBIOS 14/15W, version SWBRT27514.001
Embedded Controller (EC), version 04.6E.00
Intel GOP, version 9.0.1071,A.7
Intel Management Engine (Corporate), version 11.8.94.4494
Intel vBIOS, version 9.0.1051,A.4
Intel/Realtek PXE ROM IBA CL, version 0.1.12
Intel/Realtek UEFI PXE ROM - DisplayLink, version NR-133082-LS-1
Intel/Realtek UEFI PXE ROM - Intel, version 0.0.18
Intel/Realtek UEFI PXE ROM - Realtek, version 2.042
USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) Firmware, version 7.11
FIXES:
- Fixes an 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.

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.