TITLE:
HP Notebook System BIOS Update
VERSION:
F.23
DESCRIPTION:

This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for
the supported notebook models in the 68CCU ROM family. This package is used to
flash the System ROM on a supported notebook.

This package includes several methods for updating the BIOS version as follows:

- Use the HPQFlash Utility to update the BIOS directly in a Microsoft Windows
Operating System environment.
- Create a bootable USB Key to update the system BIOS.
- Use System Software Manager (SSM) to update the system BIOS on PCs in a
network.

NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the notebook during
startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information.


PURPOSE:
Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER:
sp61126
SUPERSEDES:
sp57748
EFFECTIVE DATE:
March 07, 2013
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
YES
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP EliteBook 8440p Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 8440w Mobile Workstation
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 Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Starter 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
FIXES:
- Fixes an intermittent issue which causes static noise in a USB headset
connected to a docking station that is connected to the system.
- Fixes an issue which causes the incorrect characters to be generated when a
USB keyboard connected to the system is used to input information while the
system is powering on (booting).
- Fixes an issue where audio is not heard when played from a display device
connected to the system using an HDMI connection.
- Fixes an intermittent issue where a system that has entered hibernation does
not power on correctly when the power button is pressed.

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. Depending on the desired update method, complete either of the following
steps:

a. To update the BIOS using HPQFlash or to create a bootable disk on key,
double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

OR

b. To use HP System Software Manager (SSM) to update the BIOS on notebooks in a
network, copy the downloaded file to the file store and then run the SSM
software.


Copyright (c) 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.