TITLE: HP Notebook System BIOS Update

VERSION: 01.34 pass 2 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain an image of the system BIOS (ROM) for
the supported notebook models with a M83 family ROM. 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 HPBIOSUPDREC 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.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: SP74614.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 141d6c49fdf5c9ffc39642a6fe7b03fc
SUPERSEDES: SP73531
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 26, 2016
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Pro x2 612 G1 Power Keyboard
HP Pro x2 612 G1 Tablet
HP Pro x2 612 G1 Tablet with Power Keyboard

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 64
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64 Bit
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Chinese Market
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Emerging Markets
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Enterprise
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Multi-Language
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Professional
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Professional for Education

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides support for additional wireless LAN adapters.

FIXES:
- Fixes an intermittent issue where a system running Windows 10 does not power
on (boot) properly after the hard drive is encrypted.
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the system enters critical hibernation when
the system is disconnected from an AC power source.
- Fixes an intermittent issue where a battery error is displayed during the
power on self test (POST).

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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