TITLE:
HP Notebook System BIOS Update (68AFU)
VERSION:
F.50
DESCRIPTION:

This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for
the supported notebook models in the 68AFU 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.

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.

NOTE: After this BIOS update has been installed, previous BIOS versions cannot
be reinstalled.


PURPOSE:
Critical
SoftPaq NUMBER:
sp67229
SoftPaq
FILE NAME:
sp67229.exe
SoftPaq MD5: d2e1124866431c137743489b360daca1
SUPERSEDES:
sp57761
EFFECTIVE DATE:
July 01, 2014
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
YES
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 5220m 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 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 Ultimate 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
US English
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides improved security for UEFI EDK2. HP strongly recommends transitioning
promptly to this updated BIOS version.

NOTE: After this BIOS update has been installed, previous BIOS versions cannot
be reinstalled.

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
actions:

a. To update the BIOS using HPQFlash or to create a bootable USB 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) 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.