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TITLE: |
HP Notebook System BIOS Update |
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VERSION: |
F.41 |
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DESCRIPTION: |
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the supported notebook models in the 68SCF and 68SCE ROM families. 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. |
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PURPOSE: |
Recommended |
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SoftPaq NUMBER: |
sp62172 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp61392 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
May 23, 2013 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
YES |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
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HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP EliteBook 8460p Notebook PC HP EliteBook 8460w Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8560p Notebook PC HP ProBook 6360b Notebook PC HP ProBook 6460b Notebook PC HP ProBook 6560b Notebook PC |
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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 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 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009 Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 32 Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 64 Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 8 64-Bit 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 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Global |
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ENHANCEMENTS: |
- Provides a warning message that is displayed when the System Management Command (SMC) support is disabled in the F10 BIOS Setup. |
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FIXES: |
- Fixes an intermittent issue where a battery that has been fully discharged does not recharge properly. - Fixes issue where system does not boot properly from a Verbatim USB 3.0 drive. |
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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. |