TITLE: HP Notebook System BIOS Update

VERSION: F.50 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for
the supported notebook models in the 68CPD 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.
- 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: Due to security changes, after this BIOS update is installed, previous
BIOS versions cannot be reinstalled.

PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp68152.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: ca2ee5d68f4a5b6d3ebff62e709530db
SUPERSEDES: sp65223
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 13, 2014
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 4545s Notebook PC
HP ProBook 4445s Notebook PC
HP ProBook 4446s 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 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 8.1 32 Bit
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64 Bit
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides improved security for UEFI EDK2. HP strongly recommends transitioning
immediately to this updated BIOS version.

NOTE: Due to security changes, after this BIOS update is installed, previous
versions cannot be reinstalled.

FIXES:
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the system stops functioning when the system
is powered on with a USB 3.0 hard drive connected using the USB 3.0 port.

NOTE: Due to security changes, after this BIOS update is installed, previous
BIOS versions cannot be reinstalled.

PREREQUISITES:


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) 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.