TITLE: HP ProDesk 600 G2 System BIOS (N02)

VERSION: 00.02.17 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package is used to update the System BIOS on HP Business Desktop models
with an N02 Family BIOS.
NOTE: HP strongly recommends updating the Management Engine firmware to version
11.0.18.1002 to prevent BIOS/Management Engine firmware corruption issues.

PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: SP78294.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 113b8e541dfc3d819394b653b20c4c98
SUPERSEDES: SP77227
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 25, 2016
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProDesk 680 G2 MT Business PC
HP ProDesk 600 G2 MT Business PC
HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF Business PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 32
Microsoft Windows 10 64
Microsoft Windows 10 IOT Enterprise 32-Bit (x86)
Microsoft Windows 10 IOT Enterprise 64-Bit (x86)
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 Professional 64 MSNA
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 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 8.1 64-bit Emerging Markets
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Enterprise
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Professional

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Adds a "Drivelock password on restart" option in F10 BIOS setup menu.
- Improves security of UEFI code and variables. HP strongly recommends promptly
transitioning to these updated BIOS versions which supersede all previous
releases
NOTE: Due to security changes, after this BIOS update is installed, previous
versions cannot be reinstalled.

FIXES:
- Fixes issue where Hikvision PCIe 4300 series video card is not detected
- Fixes issue where USB Type-C PD FW update procedure is skipped.
- Fixes issue where Dynamic Regulatory function in PCIe x16 slot does not work.
- Fixes WHQL Test item "System - PNP (disable and enable) with IO Before and
After (Reliability)" fails
- Fixes issue where reported CPU L2 Cache size is incorrect after applying
"Restore Security Settings" from BIOS setup menu.

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
(Windows Only).


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