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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION- PRODUCT CHANGE NOTIFICATION

Document ID: c05326024

Version: 1

BIOS update for HP EliteDesk 800 G2 TWR/SFF

Release date : 04-Nov-2016

Last updated : 04-Nov-2016

DETAILS OF CHANGE
BIOS maintenance update:
  • Fixed issue where Hikvision PCIe 4300 series video card is not detected.
  • Fixed issue where Dynamic Regulatory function in PCIe x16 slot does not work.
  • Fixed issue where reported CPU L2 Cache size is incorrect after applying "Restore Security Settings" from BIOS setup menu.
  • Update ME FW to 11.0.18.1002: Fixes some ME security issues and prevents BIOS/MEFW corruption issues susceptible to previous releases.
  • Fixed issue where USB Type-C PD FW update procedure skipped.
  • Add a "Drivelock password on restart" option in F10 BIOS setup menu.
  • Improved security of UEFI code and variables. HP strongly recommends promptly transitioning to these updated BIOS versions which supersede all previous releases.
  • Change M.2 SSD boot priority prior than HDD.

COMPONENT VERSION
Changing from 2.16 to 2.17
REASON FOR CHANGE
  • Customer device Hikvision 4300 video card can’t be detected.
  • Update ME FW to 11.0.18.1002: Fixes some ME security issues and prevents BIOS/MEFW corruption issues susceptible to previous releases.
  • Fixed issue where reported CPU L2 Cache size is incorrect after applying "Restore Security Settings" from BIOS setup menu.
  • Fixed issue where USB Type-C PD FW update procedure skipped.
IMPACT OF CHANGE
  • Update ME FW to 11.0.18.1002
  • Recommend to update latest ME driver version to align with latest ME FW.
Components affected:
System BIOS

DATE OF CHANGE

Effective date : 25-Nov-2016

Hardware platforms affected : HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Small Form Factor PC, HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Tower PC

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