TITLE: HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 8949)
VERSION: F.38 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the Windows-based HP system BIOS update. It is essential
upgrades for computer firmware. BIOS is a firmware stored on a chip on the
system board and controls hardware components. The package also addresses
various issues, enhances system compatibility, and provides security
improvements.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp167162
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp167162.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: E0ADDF6482721E426E93D821F0E06392
SUPERSEDES: sp164432
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 08, 2025
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

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

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 24H2 (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides improved security.
PREREQUISITES:
- Due to the security updates installed by this BIOS update, previous BIOS
versions cannot be reinstalled after this BIOS update is run.
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.

3. After the BIOS is updated, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds
(CMOS reset) while the system is powered off. This re-enrolls the platform key
so that Secure Boot can be properly enabled. This step is required for systems
where Secure Boot cannot be enabled.

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