TITLE: HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 8A96)
VERSION: F.32 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the Windows-based HP system BIOS update. It is essential
upgrades for a computer's firmware. BIOS is a firmware stored on a chip on the
system board and controls hardware components. The package also regularly
addresses various issues, enhances system compatibility, and provides security
improvements.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp158603
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp158603.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 1DED3EC57560F42812386D37FFC597A7
SUPERSEDES: sp155638
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 06, 2025
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Consumer Desktops
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
OMEN by HP 45L Gaming Desktop
OMEN by HP 40L Gaming Desktop

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 11

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides improved security
FIXES:
- Fixes Intel Core 13th & 14th Gen CPU instability issues
PREREQUISITES:
You cannot downgrade the BIOS to previous versions once the BIOS is upgraded
since there are security updates and important fixes for system functionality.

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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