TITLE: HP Notebook System BIOS Update (Intel Processors)

VERSION: F.72 REV: A PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the WinFlash utility and a system BIOS image for the
supported notebook models running a supported operating system. The WinFlash
utility is used to locally flash the system BIOS (ROM) on notebooks operating in
a Microsoft Windows environment.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: SP88646.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 53cafd02959b0d2da8b50308d713e74c
SUPERSEDES: SP82482
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 28, 2018
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC
HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC
HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC
HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 All Editions (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides improved security.

FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where the power-on password is not recognized after the BIOS is
updated.

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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