TITLE: HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS (ROM Family 8B3B)
VERSION: F.42 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: sp163236
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp163236.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 2772B48B5E012E222F5F1A4370124B95
SUPERSEDES: sp158813
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 16, 2025
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Consumer Desktops
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ENVY TE01-0xxx_TE01-1xxx_TE01-2xxx_TE01-3xxx_TE01-4xxx_ Desktop
HP Pavilion TP01-0xxx_TP01-1xxx_TP01-2xxx_TP01-3xxx_TP01-4xxx_ Desktop PC
Victus by HP 15L Gaming Desktop PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 11

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides enhanced security.
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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