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HP August 2021 BIOS refresh (for 2021 notebook PCs)

Learn about the BIOS enhancements on the HP 2021 notebook PCs.

Description

HP is adding fixes to the BIOS on the following HP 2021 notebook PCs.

Products affected: HP Elite Dragonfly G2 and Dragonfly Max Notebook PC; HP EliteBook x360 1040 and 1030 G8 Notebook PC; HP Elite x2 G8 Tablet; HP EliteBook 850, 840, 830 G8 Notebook PC; HP ZBook Firefly 15.6, 14 inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC; HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 Notebook PC; HP ProBook 650, 640, 630 G8 Notebook PC; HP ProBook 450, 440, 430 G8 Notebook PC; HP ZHAN 66 Pro 14 G4 Notebook PC; HP ProBook 455, 445 G8 Notebook PC; HP ProBook x360 435 G8 Notebook PC; HP ZHAN 66 Pro A 14 G4 Notebook PC
Geographies affected: Worldwide
Effective date: September 09, 2021

Document Information

Current document version: 1.0
Date: September 09, 2021

Details

Effective September 9, 2021, HP is enhancing the BIOS on the HP 2021 notebook PCs. The new updates are being made available for download from the HP software and drivers page for the product.

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 and Dragonfly Max Notebook PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:

This new BIOS release includes new features and bug fixes to HP UEFI BIOS. Due to the new security features being added, this BIOS update will not allow a BIOS rollback (downgrade) after a successful update.
Adds new camera module support.
Behavior change for system battery icon to show 100% instead of 80% when the battery is fully charged to align with industry battery behavior expectations when using F10 setting for 'Maximize My Battery Health'.
Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2021-0161, CVE-2021-0164, CVE-2021-0165, CVE-2021-0166, CVE-2021-0168, CVE-2021-0170, CVE-2021-0076, CVE-2021-0176, CVE-2021-0183, CVE-2021-0072.
Extend Power button on Keyboard debounce time from 1 second to 5 second to avoid accidental activation of power button during sanitization mode when using HP Easy Clean.
Updates HP Sure Run Service Agent for compatibility and stability enhancement.
Fixes issue when Power On Password cannot be cleared after selecting 'Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults' with Sure Admin enabled.
Fixes issue when HP Sure Recover page cannot reach to the bottom in F10 setup menu after display language is changed to non-English.
Updates Intel reference code to v0A.00.4A.32 for stability/compatibility enhancement.
Updates Realtek USB UEFI PXE driver to v2.035 for stability/compatibility enhancement.

HP EliteBook x360 1040 and 1030 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:

This new BIOS release includes new features and bug fixes to HP UEFI BIOS. Due to the new security features being added, this BIOS update will not allow a BIOS rollback (downgrade) after a successful update.
Behavior change for system battery icon to show 100% instead of 80% when the battery is fully charged to align with industry battery behavior expectations when using F10 setting for 'Maximize My Battery Health'.
Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2021-0161, CVE-2021-0164, CVE-2021-0165, CVE-2021-0166, CVE-2021-0168, CVE-2021-0170, CVE-2021-0076, CVE-2021-0176, CVE-2021-0183, CVE-2021-0072.
Fixes issue when Power On Password cannot be cleared after selecting 'Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults' with Sure Admin enabled.
Fixes issue when HP Sure Recover page cannot reach to the bottom in F10 setup menu after display language is changed to non-English.
Updates HP Sure Run Service Agent for compatibility and stability enhancement.

HP Elite x2 G8 Tablet System BIOS has the following enhancements added:

This new BIOS release includes new features and bug fixes to HP UEFI BIOS. Due to the new security features being added, this BIOS update will not allow a BIOS rollback (downgrade) after a successful update.
Behavior change for system battery icon to show 100% instead of 80% when the battery is fully charged to align with industry battery behavior expectations when using F10 setting for 'Maximize My Battery Health'.
Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2021-0161, CVE-2021-0164, CVE-2021-0165, CVE-2021-0166, CVE-2021-0168, CVE-2021-0170, CVE-2021-0076, CVE-2021-0176, CVE-2021-0183, CVE-2021-0072.
Extend Power button on Keyboard debounce time from 1 second to 5 second to avoid accidental activation of power button during sanitization mode when using HP Easy Clean.
Fixes issue when Power On Password cannot be cleared after selecting 'Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults' with Sure Admin enabled.
Fixes issue when HP Sure Recover page cannot reach to the bottom in F10 setup menu after display language is changed to non-English.
Updates HP Sure Run Service Agent for compatibility and stability enhancement.

HP EliteBook 850, 840, 830 G8 Notebook PC and HP ZBook Firefly 15.6, 14 inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:

This new BIOS release includes new features and bug fixes to HP UEFI BIOS. Due to the new security features being added, this BIOS update will not allow a BIOS rollback (downgrade) after a successful update.
Adds new camera module support.
Adds new memory module support.
Behavior change for system battery icon to show 100% instead of 80% when the battery is fully charged to align with industry battery behavior expectations when using F10 setting for 'Maximize My Battery Health'.
Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2021-0161, CVE-2021-0164, CVE-2021-0165, CVE-2021-0166, CVE-2021-0168, CVE-2021-0170, CVE-2021-0076, CVE-2021-0176, CVE-2021-0183, CVE-2021-0072.
Extend Power button on Keyboard debounce time from 1 second to 5 second to avoid accidental activation of power button during sanitization mode when using HP Easy Clean.
Fixes an issue when the key combination CTRL + ALT + Insert does not work in Fn unlock mode.
Fixes an issue when the system cannot charge the battery when the battery is in shipping mode.
Fixes an issue when HP Thunderbolt G2 Dock gets disconnected with notebook randomly.
Supports the new feature Soft Start which can reduce inrush current.
Supports Apple XDR display.
Fixes an issue where touch has no function in F10 Setup menu.
Implement Improved Power Management on multiple Type-C Ports for better customer experience.
Modify power on battery warning message when battery is low capacity during boot.
Updates HP Sure Run Service Agent for compatibility and stability enhancement.
Fixes issue when Power On Password cannot be cleared after selecting 'Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults' with Sure Admin enabled.
Fixes issue when HP Sure Recover page cannot reach to the bottom in F10 setup menu after display language is changed to non-English.
Updates Intel reference code to v0A.00.4A.32 for stability/compatibility enhancement.
Updates source capability to support Apple USB Type-C adapter 87 W.
Updates Realtek USB UEFI PXE driver to v2.035 for stability/compatibility enhancement.

HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:

This new BIOS release includes new features and bug fixes to HP UEFI BIOS. Due to the new security features being added, this BIOS update will not allow a BIOS rollback (downgrade) after a successful update.
Adds new camera module support.
Adds new memory module support.
Behavior change for system battery icon to show 100% instead of 80% when the battery is fully charged to align with industry battery behavior expectations when using F10 setting for 'Maximize My Battery Health'.
Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2021-0161, CVE-2021-0164, CVE-2021-0165, CVE-2021-0166, CVE-2021-0168, CVE-2021-0170, CVE-2021-0076, CVE-2021-0176, CVE-2021-0183, CVE-2021-0072.
Extend Power button on Keyboard debounce time from 1 second to 5 second to avoid accidental activation of power button during sanitization mode when using HP Easy Clean.
Fixes an issue when the key combination CTRL + ALT + Insert does not work in Fn unlock mode.
Fixes an issue when the system cannot charge the battery when the battery is in shipping mode.
Fixes an issue when touch has no function in F10 Setup menu.
Fixes an issue when HP Thunderbolt G2 Dock gets disconnected with notebook randomly.
Supports the new feature Soft Start which can reduce inrush current.
Supports Apple XDR display.
Fixes an issue where touch has no function in F10 Setup menu.
Implement Improved Power Management on multiple Type-C Ports for better customer experience.
Modify power on battery warning message when battery is low capacity during boot.
Updates HP Sure Run Service Agent for compatibility and stability enhancement.
Fixes issue when Power On Password cannot be cleared after selecting 'Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults' with Sure Admin enabled.
Fixes issue when HP Sure Recover page cannot reach to the bottom in F10 setup menu after display language is changed to non-English.
Updates Intel reference code to v0A.00.4A.32 for stability/compatibility enhancement.
Updates source capability to support Apple USB Type-C adapter 87 W.
Updates Realtek USB UEFI PXE driver to v2.035 for stability/compatibility enhancement.

HP ProBook 650, 640, 630 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:

This new BIOS release includes new features and bug fixes to HP UEFI BIOS. Due to the new security features being added, this BIOS update will not allow a BIOS rollback (downgrade) after a successful update.
Adds new camera module support.
Behavior change for system battery icon to show 100% instead of 80% when the battery is fully charged to align with industry battery behavior expectations when using F10 setting for 'Maximize My Battery Health'.
Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2021-0161, CVE-2021-0164, CVE-2021-0165, CVE-2021-0166, CVE-2021-0168, CVE-2021-0170, CVE-2021-0076, CVE-2021-0176, CVE-2021-0183, CVE-2021-0072.
Enhancement to support display on remote console for their management solution when client systems have the lid closed.
Extend Power button on Keyboard debounce time from 1 second to 5 second to avoid accidental activation of power button during sanitization mode when using HP Easy Clean.
Fixes an issue when ZION memory displays incorrect information in F2 diagnostics.
Fixes an issue when the key combination CTRL + ALT + Insert does not work in Fn unlock mode.
Fixes an issue when touch has no function in F10 Setup menu.
Implement Improved Power Management on multiple Type-C Ports for better customer experience.
Modify power on battery warning message when battery is low capacity during boot.
Updates HP Sure Run Service Agent for compatibility and stability enhancement.
Fixes issue when Power On Password cannot be cleared after selecting 'Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults' with Sure Admin enabled.
Fixes issue when HP Sure Recover page cannot reach to the bottom in F10 setup menu after display language is changed to non-English.
Updates Intel reference code to v0A.00.4A.32 for stability/compatibility enhancement.
Updates source capability to support Apple USB Type-C adapter 87 W.
Updates Realtek USB UEFI PXE driver to v2.035 for stability/compatibility enhancement.

HP ProBook 450, 440, 430 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:

Effective Date: September 17, 2021

Adds new camera module support.
Enhancement to support the new WLED UWVA BrightView touch panel.
Fixes an issue when ZION memory displays incorrect information in F2 diagnostics.
Behavior change for system battery icon to show 100% instead of 80% when the battery is fully charged to align with industry battery behavior expectations when using F10 setting for 'Maximize My Battery Health'.
Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2021-0161, CVE-2021-0164, CVE-2021-0165, CVE-2021-0166, CVE-2021-0168, CVE-2021-0170, CVE-2021-0076, CVE-2021-0176, CVE-2021-0183, CVE-2021-0072.
Extend Power button on Keyboard debounce time from 1 second to 5 second to avoid accidental activation of power button during sanitization mode when using HP Easy Clean.
Fixes an issue when the key combination CTRL + ALT + Insert does not work in Fn unlock mode.
Fixes an issue when touch has no function in F10 Setup menu.
Fixes issue when Power On Password cannot be cleared after selecting 'Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults' with Sure Admin enabled.
Fixes issue when HP Sure Recover page cannot reach to the bottom in F10 setup menu after display language is changed to non-English.
Implement Improved Power Management on multiple Type-C Ports for better customer experience.
Modify power on battery warning message when battery is low capacity during boot.
Updates HP Sure Run Service Agent for compatibility and stability enhancement.
Updates Intel reference code to v0A.00.4A.32 for stability/compatibility enhancement.
Updates source capability to support Apple USB Type-C adapter 87 W.
Updates Realtek USB UEFI PXE driver to v2.035 for stability/compatibility enhancement.

HP ZHAN 66 Pro 14 G4 Notebook PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:

Effective Date: September 17, 2021

Adds new camera module support.
Behavior change for system battery icon to show 100% instead of 80% when the battery is fully charged to align with industry battery behavior expectations when using F10 setting for 'Maximize My Battery Health'.
Enhancement to address security vulnerabilities CVE-2021-0161, CVE-2021-0164, CVE-2021-0165, CVE-2021-0166, CVE-2021-0168, CVE-2021-0170, CVE-2021-0076, CVE-2021-0176, CVE-2021-0183, CVE-2021-0072.
Extend Power button on Keyboard debounce time from 1 second to 5 second to avoid accidental activation of power button during sanitization mode when using HP Easy Clean.
Fixes an issue when the key combination CTRL + ALT + Insert does not work in Fn unlock mode.
Fixes an issue when ZION memory displays incorrect information in F2 diagnostics.
Fixes an issue when touch has no function in F10 Setup menu.
Fixes issue when Power On Password cannot be cleared after selecting 'Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults' with Sure Admin enabled.
Fixes issue when HP Sure Recover page cannot reach to the bottom in F10 setup menu after display language is changed to non-English.
Implement Improved Power Management on multiple Type-C Ports for better customer experience.
Modify power on battery warning message when battery is low capacity during boot.
Updates HP Sure Run Service Agent for compatibility and stability enhancement.
Updates Intel reference code to v0A.00.4A.32 for stability/compatibility enhancement.
Updates source capability to support Apple USB Type-C adapter 87 W.
Updates Realtek USB UEFI PXE driver to v2.035 for stability/compatibility enhancement.

HP ProBook x360 435 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:

Updates HP Sure Run Service Agent for compatibility and stability enhancement.
Fixes issue when HP Sure Recover page cannot reach to the bottom in F10 setup menu after display language is changed to non-English.
Fixes issue when Power On Password cannot be cleared after selecting 'Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults' with Sure Admin enabled.
Adds new camera module support.
Updates source capability to support Apple USB Type-C adapter 87 W.
Fixes an issue when the key combination CTRL + ALT + Insert does not work in Fn unlock mode.
Extend Power button on Keyboard debounce time from 1 second to 5 second to avoid accidental activation of power button during sanitization mode when using HP Easy Clean.
Fixes an issue when ZION memory displays incorrect information in F2 diagnostics.
Behavior change for system battery icon to show 100% instead of 80% when the battery is fully charged to align with industry battery behavior expectations when using F10 setting for 'Maximize My Battery Health'.
Enables Brightness hotkey support for Linux Ubuntu.
Enables power state Sleep support for Linux Ubuntu.
Updates new camera firmware to improve user experience.
Updates AMD Cezanne Agesa reference code to 1.0.0.4a PatchA.
Adds new WiFi module RTK 8852AE support.

HP ProBook 455, 445 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:

Updates HP Sure Run Service Agent for compatibility and stability enhancement.
Fixes issue when HP Sure Recover page cannot reach to the bottom in F10 setup menu after display language is changed to non-English.
Fixes issue when Power On Password cannot be cleared after selecting 'Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults' with Sure Admin enabled.
Adds new camera module support.
Updates source capability to support Apple USB Type-C adapter 87 W.
Fixes an issue when the key combination CTRL + ALT + Insert does not work in Fn unlock mode.
Adds an option to control Lid sensor behavior.
Adds new WiFi module MediaTek MT7921 support.
Fixes an issue when ZION memory displays incorrect information in F2 diagnostics.
Behavior change for system battery icon to show 100% instead of 80% when the battery is fully charged to align with industry battery behavior expectations when using F10 setting for 'Maximize My Battery Health'.
Enables Brightness hotkey support for Linux Ubuntu.
Enables power state Sleep support for Linux Ubuntu.
Updates new camera firmware to improve user experience.
Updates AMD Cezanne Agesa reference code to 1.0.0.4a PatchA.
Adds new WiFi module RTK 8852AE support.

HP ZHAN 66 Pro A 14 G4 Notebook PC System BIOS has the following enhancements added:

Updates HP Sure Run Service Agent for compatibility and stability enhancement.
Fixes issue when HP Sure Recover page cannot reach to the bottom in F10 setup menu after display language is changed to non-English.
Fixes issue when Power On Password cannot be cleared after selecting 'Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults' with Sure Admin enabled.
Adds new camera module support.
Updates source capability to support Apple USB Type-C adapter 87 W.
Fixes an issue when the key combination CTRL + ALT + Insert does not work in Fn unlock mode.
Adds an option to control Lid sensor behavior.
Adds new WiFi module MediaTek MT7921 support.
Fixes an issue when ZION memory displays incorrect information in F2 diagnostics.
Enables Brightness hotkey support for Linux Ubuntu.
Enables power state Sleep support for Linux Ubuntu.
Updates new camera firmware to improve user experience.
Updates AMD Cezanne Agesa reference code to 1.0.0.4a PatchA.
Adds new WiFi module RTK 8852AE support.

Component version: HP Elite Dragonfly G2 and Dragonfly Max Notebook PC System BIOS (T90) (01.06.02); HP EliteBook x360 1040 and 1030 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS (T93) (01.06.02); HP Elite x2 G8 Tablet System BIOS (T91) (01.06.02); HP EliteBook 850, 840, 830 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS (T76) (01.06.02); HP ZBook Firefly 15.6, 14 inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC System BIOS (T76) (01.06.02); HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS (T77) (01.06.02); HP ProBook 650, 640, 630 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS (T72, T74) (01.06.03); HP ProBook 450, 440, 430 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS (T70, T85) (01.06.03); HP ZHAN 66 Pro 14 G4 Notebook PC System BIOS (T71) (01.06.03); HP EliteBook 855, 845, 835 G8 Notebook PC; HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook PC; HP ProBook 455, 445 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS (T78) (1.06.00); HP ProBook x360 435 G8 Notebook PC System BIOS (T80) (01.06.02); HP ZHAN 66 Pro A 14 G4 Notebook PC System BIOS (T79) (01.06.00)
Support URL: http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport
Reason for change: Regular quarterly release.
Impact of change: No impact of change.
Date of change: September 9, 2021

Revision history

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