TITLE: HP BIOS and System Firmware (W78)
VERSION: 01.06.01 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package is used to update the supported firmware on HP Business Notebook
systems with a W78 family BIOS.

NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the computer system
during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then, view File/System Information.
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp165526
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp165526.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 2BD252710F4E50219F5D5C9E92F51508
SUPERSEDES: sp164418
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 29, 2025
CATEGORY: BIOS - System Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 445 14 inch G11 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 465 16 inch G11 Notebook PC

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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Enables the Press-To-Talk feature to activate voice input in Copilot.
- Deprecates the usage of the cURL library (CVE-2020-8285).
- Optimizes the BIOS network buffer size to improve pre-boot performance.
- Adds the Windows UEFI CA 2023 certificate for platforms introduced in 2023 and
earlier.
- Updates the Lid Open Power On default setting to Off.
- Corrects USB information reporting in HP System Information.
- Improves keyboard functionality.

- Includes the following firmware:
AMD PSP Firmware, version 0.28.0.75
AMD SMU Firmware, version 4.69.68
Embedded Controller (EC), version: 06.2F.00
Intel/AMD/NVIDIA GOP, version 3.8.8
Intel/AMD/NVIDIA Video BIOS, version RmbGenericVbios.037
Intel/Realtek PXE ROM, version 2.67
Intel/Realtek UEFI PXE ROM, version 2.063
TI Power Delivery (PD) Firmware, version 7.0.0
FIXES:
- General bug fixes.
- Fixes issues in Wolf Protect and Trace (WPT) for certain situations to invoke
remote locking and disk erase.
- Resolves an issue where the system triggers intelligent charging and enters
hibernation mode while using an AC power source.
- Fixes an issue where devices connected via the dock are not recognized
correctly.
- Resolves an issue that causes the system to display error 3F0 with the
message, Boot Device Not Found.
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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