Effective February 1, 2018, HP is changing the software configuration on HP Z workstations that come with Windows 10. The new software addition and updates are being made available for download from HP’s support Web site for owners of existing Z440, Z640, Z840, Z238, Z240 Tower, Z240 Small Form Factor, Z2 Mini G3, Z4 G4, Z6 G4, Z8 G4 series workstations.
SUPPORT COMMUNICATION- PRODUCT CHANGE NOTIFICATION
Document ID: c05920481
Version: 1
Final HP Z Workstation series February 2018 Software Refresh (Windows 10) - PSG
Release date : 02-Feb-2018
Last updated : 02-Feb-2018
COMPONENT VERSION
Windows 10 Updated Components
- AMD FirePro Windows Unified Graphics Driver Version 17.30.3201 or later (HP Z440, Z640, Z840, Z240, Z4 G4, Z6 G4, and Z8 G4 series workstations only)
- HP Performance Advisor version 2.1.2329.0 or later
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Driver Version 5.3.0.1388 or later (HP Z4 G4, Z6 G4, Z8 G4 series workstations only)
- Intel Windows Graphic Driver Version 22.20.16.4771 or later (HP Z2 Mini G3 and Z240 series workstations only)
- Intel WLAN Driver Version 20.10.1.3 or later (HP Z2 Mini G3 series workstations only)
- NVIDIA Quadro Professional Driver version 388.26 or later
- Microsoft 2018-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems (KB4056892)
note:Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (1709) has begun shipping on HP Desktop Workstations. Windows 10 Pro for Workstations has begun shipping on all systems with an Intel Xeon processor as well.
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REASON FOR CHANGE
- AMD FirePro Windows Unified Graphics Driver: Added support for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (1709).
- HP Performance Advisor: Fixed missing network cards icon and detailed information missing under Block Diagram. Fixed the missing icon and detailed information of a Down M.2 SSD Slot under Block Diagram.
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver: Enables Intel RSTe SATA RAID Volume information retrieval in the UEFI environment.
- Intel Windows Graphic Driver: Fixes a passmark video playback issue.
- Intel WLAN Driver: Mitigates Intel Technical Advisory INTEL-SA-00101 relating to vulnerabilities that affect Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) standards. Resolves SSM installation issues.
- NVIDIA Quadro Professional Driver: Adds support for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709. Resolves a minor control panel cosmetic issue when viewing/toggling SLI status.
IMPACT OF CHANGE
Various quality of life fixes and improvements to functionality for all platforms.
Components affected:
- Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
- Windows 10 Home for High-End Devices 64-bit
- Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit
DATE OF CHANGE
Effective date : 01-Feb-2018
Hardware platforms affected :
HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation, HP Z240 Small Form Factor Workstation, HP Z240 Tower Workstation, HP Z4 G4 Workstation, HP Z440 Workstation, HP Z6 G4 Workstation, HP Z640 Workstation, HP Z8 G4 Workstation, HP Z840 Workstation
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