TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (U13)
VERSION: 02.12.02 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package is used to update the supported firmware on HP Business Desktop
models with a U13 Family BIOS.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp150565
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp150565.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: cb39e6361e956830979f9af279297610
SUPERSEDES: sp148894
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 02, 2024
CATEGORY: BIOS - System Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProOne 440 23.8 inch G9 All-in-One Desktop PC
HP ZHAN 99 Pro 23.8 inch G9 All-in-One Desktop PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 All Editions (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
This BIOS upgrade package also includes the following firmware versions:
Intel Management Engine Version: 16.1.27.2225v4
Super I/O (SIO) version: 12.3.10
Intel GOP Version: 17.0.1081
USB Type-C PD Firmware Rear Version: 4.6.0
USB Type-C PD Firmware Right Version: 7.2.0
Intel UEFI PXE ROM version: 0.2.04

- Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2023-25756, CVE-2023-22329
- Enhancement to support SMBIOS type1 version string for 'db' addition.
- Enhancement to add "Measure Additional DMA Settings" to BIOS setup for
improved security in DMA protection.
- Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2023-5410
- HP strongly recommends updating system BIOS to address a potential issue with
HP Sure Start that can cause some devices to experience a SecureBoot error at
boot.

FIXES:
- Fixes issue where FUR GUI would report "Incorrect password was entered" when
flashing BIOS with correct password after setting EBAM and BIOS admin password.
- Fixes an issue where Sure Start logs 0x8424 indicated heartbeat lost.

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
(Windows Only).


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