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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION- PRODUCT CHANGE NOTIFICATION

Document ID: c03512545

Version: 1

NOTEBOOK - System BIOS Update F.31 for 8470w, 8470p, 8570p, 6470b, 6570b

Release date : 01-Oct-2012

Last updated : 01-Oct-2012

DETAILS OF CHANGE
  • Added support for the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system.
  • Updated the Intel PXE code to maintenance release version 1.3.95.0.
  • Added support to enable or disable the Intel Wireless Manageability functionality by using the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) interface.
  • Fixed an issue where the BitLocker Recovery screen would appear when booting with a USB disk drive attached to the computer.

SUPPORT URL
Get the latest BIOS update for the 8470w, 8470p, 8570p, 6470b, and 6570b from the HP Software and Drivers page.
REASON FOR CHANGE
To implement changes under "Details of Change."
IMPACT OF CHANGE
By default, Intel Wireless Manageability will be disabled after upgrading to this BIOS version.
After upgrading to this BIOS version, it is recommended that you restore the defaults in the F10 BIOS Setup (Computer Setup).
Components affected:
HP EliteBook 8470w Mobile Workstation, HP EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 8570p Notebook PC, HP ProBook 6470b Notebook PC, and HP ProBook 6570b Notebook PC

DATE OF CHANGE

Effective date : 05-Oct-2012

Hardware platforms affected : HP EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 8470w Mobile Workstation, HP EliteBook 8570p Notebook PC, HP ProBook 6470b Notebook PC, HP ProBook 6570b Notebook PC

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