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 68INE ROM family. This package is used to
flash the System ROM on a supported notebook.

To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the target 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: sp68296.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: f4318d5f521a3621e5a5b7cac752ad3c
SUPERSEDES: sp66244
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 07, 2014
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP mt40 Mobile Thin Client

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 32
Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 64

LANGUAGE(S): Global

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

NOTICE: 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.