TITLE: HP Notebook System BIOS Update

VERSION: 01.21 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 L70 ROM family. This package is used to
flash the System ROM on a supported notebook.

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

PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp68295.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: fc9998d65b65947eadab4b617a7cfd4e
SUPERSEDES: sp67119
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 18, 2014
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ZBook 17 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 15 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 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 64 Bit

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides improved security for UEFI EDK2. NOTE: 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 certain USB 3.0 hard drives connected to the USB 3.0 port.
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the battery in the system does not charge
properly after the system is stored for an extended period of time with the
battery installed.
- Updates the VBIOS for Zbook with a K1100M graphics card to version
N14P.80.07.CC.00.06.Q1.
- Updates the VBIOS for Zbook with a K2100M graphics card to version
N15P.80.06.7D.00.08.Q3.
- Updates the VBIOS for Zbook with a K610M graphics card to version
N15M.80.28.52.00.09.Q2.
- Updates the VBIOS for Zbook with a K3100M graphics card to version
N15E.80.04.ED.00.00.Q1.
- Updates the VBIOS for Zbook with a K4100M graphics card to version
N15E.80.04.ED.00.00.Q3.

NOTE: 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.


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