solution Contentsolution Content

SUPPORT COMMUNICATION- PRODUCT CHANGE NOTIFICATION

Document ID: c03333068

Version: 1

NOTEBOOK - System BIOS Update F.26 for 2560p, 8560w, 2760p

Release date : 15-May-2012

Last updated : 15-May-2012

DETAILS OF CHANGE
  • Added support for dual USB keyboards in the DOS environment.
  • Added location, manufacturer, size, and speed for each memory slot in the F10 BIOS setup.
  • Added support for Wake on LAN (WOL) with DC power.
  • Fixed an issue where the BIOS cannot be flashed unattended if the BIOS password is larger than 16 characters. This issue occurs only when the BIOS is flashed in delay mode.
  • Fixed an issue where the automatic DriveLock password will not be accepted after a system restart.
  • Fixed an issue where some USB keyboards would not work in the pre-operating system environment.
  • Added a "Require acknowledgment of battery errors" message to keep the 601-602 battery error message displayed during POST until the user acknowledges the message by pressing a key to continue.
  • Fixed an issue where the system fails to resume from Standby or Hibernation in DC mode with the insertion of a specific media card reader. Note that this issue only occurs in DC mode with Microsoft Windows XP.

SUPPORT URL
Get the latest BIOS update from the HP Software dowload site for the 2560p, 8560w and 2760p.
REASON FOR CHANGE
To implement changes under "Details of Change."
IMPACT OF CHANGE
None.
Components affected:
HP EliteBook 2560p Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 8560w Mobile Workstation, HP EliteBook 2760p Tablet PC

DATE OF CHANGE

Effective date : 18-Jun-2012

Hardware platforms affected : HP EliteBook 2560p Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 2760p Tablet PC, HP EliteBook 8560w Mobile Workstation

HP Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, neither HP or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits; damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or damages for loss of data, or software restoration. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. HP Inc. and the names of HP products referenced herein are trademarks of HP Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.