TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (V72)
VERSION: 01.04.00 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 V72 family ROM.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp151443
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp151443.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 87d69b7fd05068ec2b5b4f85b6dd734c
SUPERSEDES: sp150052
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 11, 2024
CATEGORY: BIOS - System Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 450 15.6 inch G10 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 440 14 inch G10 Notebook PC

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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2023-27502, CVE-2023-28389,
CVE-2023-28746, CVE-2023-32633, CVE-2023-38575, and CVE-2023-39368.
- Provides distinct error messages for Fan 1 and Fan 2 to streamline
troubleshooting and help to address any fan-related concerns more effectively.
- Adds a message recommending the use of only HP-branded batteries when a non-HP
battery is used in the system.
- Reserves a 32 GB partition on the hard drive for Sure Recover Partition-Based
Recovery use.
- Extends 6E/6GHz support for Intel AX211, Realtek RTL8852CE, MediaTek
MT7922A22M, and Qualcomm QCNFA765 to Thailand.

- Includes the following firmware:
Camera Firmware, version 23.01.0.0
ClickPad Firmware, version 22.50.0.0 (ELAN) / 22.44.0.0 (Synaptics)
ELAN Fingerprint Reader Firmware, version 4.19
Embedded Controller (EC) Firmware, version 52.31.00
Graphics Output Protocol (GOP) Firmware, version 21.0.1065
Management Engine Firmware, version 16.1.30.2330
Power Delivery Firmware, version 4.3.0 (TI) / 3.0.0 (Realtek)
Silicon Initialization Code, version C.0.BA.10
Touch Screen Firmware, version 22.46.0.0 (ELAN) / 21.38.0.0 (G2)
FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where the incorrect characters are generated when the internal
keyboard is used.
- Fixes an issue where the USB keyboard does not function properly on the
BitLocker PIN screen when fast boot is enabled.
- Fixes an issue where the Wi-Fi Password does not appear in the Preboot Wi-Fi
Profile variable.
- Fixes an issue where certain options that are present in UefiBIOSConfig file
are not present in the HpSetup.txt file.
- Fixes an issue on a system connected a USB-C dock where the system no longer
functions after Windows Update is run.
- Fixes an issue which causes the click pad to stop functioning while a firmware
update is run using the BIOS Firmware Update and Recovery Utility.
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the USB Type-C port does not function with a
HP USB-C Dock G5.
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.

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