TITLE: HP Notebook System BIOS Update (Intel Processors)
VERSION: F.24 REV: A PASS: 1

DESCRIPTION:
This package provides an update to the system BIOS. The update installs on supported notebook models using a supported Microsoft Windows Operating System. It is necessary to restart the system to complete the installation.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp69897.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: d24ad0470a99c1e5c3d4aae0a25ffa0a
SUPERSEDES: sp66867
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 28, 2014
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Pavilion 14 Notebook PC
HP Pavilion 17 Notebook PC
HP Pavilion 17 TouchSmart Notebook PC
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 8.1 32 Bit
Microsoft Windows 8.1 32-bit Small Screen Touch Edition
Microsoft Windows 8.1 32-bit Chinese Market
Microsoft Windows 8.1 32-bit Emerging Markets
Microsoft Windows 8.1 32-bit Enterprise
Microsoft Windows 8.1 32-bit Multi-Language
Microsoft Windows 8.1 32-bit Professional
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Small Screen Touch Edition
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64 Bit
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Chinese Market
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Small Screen Touch Chinese Edition
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Emerging Markets
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Enterprise
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Multi-Language
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Professional
Microsoft Windows 8.1 ARM 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Chinese Market 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Emerging Markets 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Multi-Language 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry 32-Bit
Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry 64-Bit

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides improved security of UEFI code and variables.

NOTE: HP strongly recommends promptly transitioning to this updated BIOS version which supersedes all previous releases.

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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