TITLE: |
HP Notebook System BIOS Update |
VERSION: |
F.31 |
DESCRIPTION: |
This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash Utility and a binary image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the supported notebook models in the 68ICF and 68ICE ROM families. The HPQFlash Utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on PCs operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. NOTE: To determine the ROM revision and ROM date, press F10 on the notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information. |
PURPOSE: |
Recommended |
SoftPaq NUMBER: |
sp59061 |
SUPERSEDES: |
sp58158 |
EFFECTIVE DATE: |
September 24, 2012 |
CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
SSM SUPPORTED: |
YES |
PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC HP EliteBook 8470w Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8570p Notebook PC HP ProBook 6470b Notebook PC HP ProBook 6570b Notebook PC |
OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition |
LANGUAGE(S): |
Global |
ENHANCEMENTS: |
- Provides support for systems running the Microsoft Windows 8 Operating System. - Updates the Intel preboot execution environment (PXE) code to version 1.3.95.0. - Provides support to enable or disable the Intel wireless management functions using the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) interface. NOTE: After upgrading to this BIOS version, Intel wireless management will be disabled by default. |
FIXES: |
- Fixes an issue where booting the system using a USB key causes the BitLocker Recovery user interface to be displayed. |
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. Copyright (c) 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |