HP August 2023 BIOS refresh (for 2021 notebook PCs)
Learn about the BIOS enhancements on the HP 2021 notebook PCs.
Description
HP is enhancing the BIOS on the following HP 2021 notebook PCs.
- Products affected
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HP ZBook Fury 17.3/15.6 Inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC
- Geographies affected
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Worldwide
- Effective date
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04-August-2023
Document Information
- Current document version
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1.0
- Date
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31-July-2023
Details of change
Effective August 04, 2023, HP is enhancing the BIOS on the HP 2021 notebook PCs.
The new software and BIOS updates are available for download from the HP Software and Driver Downloads page after the effective date.
HP ZBook Fury 17.3/15.6 Inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:
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Fixes a potential security issue when the system does not ask for Bitlocker key if the DMA protection is Disabled, even if Bitlocker is enabled.
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Fixes an issue when the external monitor connecting through HP Thunderbolt G4 Dock may not be detected after resuming from hibernate state.
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Fixes the screen flickering issue; specifically for the 120 Hz BOE panel.
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Fixes an issue when the BIOS cannot be updated if Enhanced BIOS Authentication Mode (EBAM) is enabled.
HP ZBook Create 15.6 Inch G8, HP ZBook Studio 15.6 Inch G8, HP ZBook Power 15.6 inch G8, HP ZBook Firefly 15.6 G8, HP ZBook Firefly 14 inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC, HP Elite x2 G8 Tablet, HP Elite Dragonfly G2, HP Elite Dragonfly Max, HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8, HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8, HP EliteBook 850 G8, HP EliteBook 840 G8, HP EliteBook 830 G8, HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 650 G8, HP ProBook 640 G8, HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:
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Fixes a potential security issue when the system does not ask for Bitlocker key if the DMA protection is Disabled, even if Bitlocker is enabled.
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Fixes an issue when the external monitor connecting through HP Thunderbolt G4 Dock may not be detected after resuming from hibernate state.
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Fixes an issue when the BIOS cannot be updated if Enhanced BIOS Authentication Mode (EBAM) is enabled.
HP ProBook 450 G8/HP ProBook 440 G8/HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook PC, HP ZHAN 66 Pro 14 G4 Notebook PC, HP Engage Go 10 Mobile System BIOS have the following enhancements added:
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Fixes a potential security issue when the system does not ask for Bitlocker key if the DMA protection is Disabled, even if Bitlocker is enabled.
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Fixes an issue when the BIOS cannot be updated if Enhanced BIOS Authentication Mode (EBAM) is enabled.
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Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2022-29871, CVE-2022-36392, CVE-2022-44611.
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Updates Intel MCU for compatibility enhancement.
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Enhancement to add UEFI Video Port I/O Check in HP PC Hardware Diagnostics.
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Add wireless 5 GHz frequency supported for Indonesia with Realtek WLAN card.
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Fixes an issue when the system battery level drops after plugging the HP 4K USB-C multiport Hub with 65 W USB Type-C adapter connected.
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Fixes an issue when battery capacity is capped at double when the setting is Maximize my battery health.
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Integrates Infineon TPM EFI Driver v02.02.3776.00.
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Implements a new feature to clear password by RTC battery removal and added "Clear BIOS Passwords on RTC Battery Removal" under Security tab in F10.
HP ProBook x360 11 G7 Education Edition, HP EliteBook 855/845/835 G8 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook PC, HP ProBook x360 435 G8 Notebook PC, HP ProBook 455/445 G8 Notebook PC, HP ZHAN 66 Pro A 14 G4 Notebook PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:
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Fixes an issue when the BIOS cannot be updated if Enhanced BIOS Authentication Mode (EBAM) is enabled.
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Enhancement to address security vulnerability CVE-2023-20555.
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Enhancement to add UEFI Video Port I/O Check in HP PC Hardware Diagnostics.
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Add wireless 5 GHz frequency supported for Indonesia with Realtek WLAN card.
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Fixes an issue when the system battery level drops after plugging the HP 4K USB-C multiport Hub with 65 W USB Type-C adapter connected.
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Fixes an issue when battery capacity is capped at double when the setting is Maximize my battery health.
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Improves external monitor compatibility on Type-C port.
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Integrates Infineon TPM EFI Driver v02.02.3776.00.
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Implements a new feature to clear password by RTC battery removal and added "Clear BIOS Passwords on RTC Battery Removal" under Security tab in F10.
- Component version
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HP ZBook Fury 17.3/15.6 Inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC System BIOS (T95) [01.14.00]
- Support URL
- Reason for change
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Regular quarterly release.
- Date of change
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04-August-2023
Revision history
This document has been revised according to the information below.
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