TITLE: HP Firmware Pack (Q81)

VERSION: 01.09.01 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 Q81 family ROM. This package is used to
flash the System ROM on a supported notebook.

PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp99824.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 312caa3d6a5ab9e5a2dcde0a492839fe
SUPERSEDES: SP98624
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 08, 2019
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP EliteBook 735 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 755 G5 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 All Editions (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides separate Administrator and User DriveLock passwords in the F10 setup
interface.
- Adds a feature to query DriveLock settings using the HP BIOS Configuration
Utility (BCU).
- Adds a feature in the F10 setup interface to support the Enhanced Secure Erase
command for an ATA drive on the system.
- Enhances the Battery Health Manager feature to prevent battery swelling by
controlling the battery charging behavior based on system usage.
- Updates the AMD silicon reference code to version 1.1.0.A.

This BIOS upgrade package also includes the following firmware:

- Embedded Controller (EC), version 08.53.00
- AMD Video BIOS, version 38964.001
- AMD GOP, version 2.5.0.0.0
- USB Type-C PD Firmware, version 7.9
- Intel/Realtek PXE ROM, version 2.01
- Intel/Realtek UEFI PXE ROM, version 2.41

FIXES:
- Fixes an issue that occurs when a system using F10 setup interface attempts to
update the firmware via FTP server with proxy where the system reports the
error, Failure during data transfer (maximum downloaded content size exceeded).
- Fixes an issue where the system intermittently enters hibernation after the
system is idle for approximately 2 hours in battery mode while HP Sure Run and
Bitlocker are enabled.
- Fixes an issue where certain SanDisk USB drives are not listed in the F9 Boot
Menu.
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the system does not recharge properly when
the system is connected to a dock with an HP 223D monitor connected to the
system via a USB Type-C cable.

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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