TITLE: HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM System BIOS (N21)

VERSION: 00.02.22 REV: A PASS: 3
DESCRIPTION:
This package is used to update the System BIOS on HP Business Desktop models
with an N21 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: Recommended
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: SP79649.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: de939fec146d3d43e39ff64e52305b41
SUPERSEDES: SP78223
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 21, 2017
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP MP9 G2 Retail System
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM 65W Business PC
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 DM 35W Business PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 32
Microsoft Windows 10 64
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 new LGD panel support.
• Updates Intel RC code to 2.1.0; MCU to 0x9E.
• Improves usable memory higher than 3GB for system installed with 4GB or higher
memory.
• Adds an option in F10 setup menu to suppress user confirmation prompting.
• Allows F1 information to be launched when BIOS power on password is set.
• Adds ability to create a POST Power-On Password when Administrator Password is
unknown.
• Adds Linux repsetup utility support on Intel platform.
• Adds Linux Flash utility support on Intel platform.
• Adds “NumLock on at Boot” item in F10 setup menu
• Changes instances of "DXE Update" to "BIOS Update".

FIXES:
• Fixes issue where rollback PPI does not pop out after changing language to
non-English from F10 setup menu.
• Fixes issue where SecureBoot status display on Windows does not align with F10
setup menu.
• Fixes issue where system does not boot with USB Accu-Chek Smartpix connected.
• Fixes issue where system's boot time would be longer than 4 minutes when
Joystick is connected.
• Fixes issue where legacy boot order would change if SATA HDD was removed from
system.
• Fixes issue where user cannot change boot order with BIOSConfigurationUtility.
• Fixes issue where POST cannot prompt the virtual keyboard for user.
• Fixes issue where PXE Boot malfunctions when CD-ROM Boot is disabled in BIOS
• Fixes issue where PXE malfunctions in UEFI mode
• Fixes issue where system stops at black screen when unit boots to legacy SATA
ODD
• Fixes issue where system with NVIDIA NVS 310 graphics card continuously
reboots without monitor connected.
• Fixes issue where system hangs when the HP S230tm external touch display is
connected via USB.
• Fixes issue where USB optical drive does not work properly with additional USB
Devices.
• Fixes issue where Bitlocker recovery key screen cannot be launched when user
forgets PIN and presses ESC to enter the Bitlocker recovery key.
• Fixes issue where USB KB/Mouse cannot be used to enter the PIN while unlocking
the drive using Bitlocker.
• Fixes issue where UEFI Boot does not boot from SSD/HDD after USB key initiated
MDT.
• Fixes issue where system boots slowly with Alcatel-Lucent Keyboard connected
on Intel platforms.
• Fixes issue where BIOSConfigurationUtility shows AMT as enabled on
non-vPro/AMT CPU
• Fixes issue where system hangs during restart test on a Device Guard enabled
system.
• Fixes issue where system displays an ME error message after provision ME and
enable "Power On from Keyboard Ports" function.
• Fixes issue where system hangs when a Phillips Digital Pocket Memo 9620
recorder is connected via USB.

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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