HP Thin Client System BIOS (K30 BIOS)
The text below has been extracted from the SoftPaq descriptions and shows the evolution
of the t610 BIOS.
Unlike later release notes these do not carry a date until 1.18.
All include the following comment:
Several methods for changing the BIOS version may be chosen. Included in this package are the following methods:
- Use the DOS utility with a preboot execution environment (PXE) management application to locally update or restore the system BIOS.
- Use HPQFlash to upgrade the BIOS directly in a Microsoft Windows environment.
- Use the binary BIOS image file and the Linux update utility to upgrade the BIOS directly in a Linux environment.
VERSION: 1.04 Rev. A
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP56408
SUPERSEDES: None
ENHANCEMENTS:
Initial System BIOS
VERSION: 1.06 Rev. A
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP57468
SUPERSEDES: SP56408
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Updated the VBIOS to improve DisplayPort compatibility.
- Added memory module overtemp support for better thermal protection.
- Improved thermal protection mechanisms for high temperature ambient environments.
- Improved the boot time in some cases by eliminating unused metrics when Embedded Security Device is disabled.
- Updated the USB support for improved reliability and device compatibility in POST and DOS.
FIXES:
- Fixed compatibility of ROM recovery code with some USB 1.1 flash devices.
- Fixed an issue where the F10 Setup 'Fan Idle Mode' setting was not saving the minimum fan speed correctly.
- Fixed the display of memory module information in F10 Setup / System Information with the correct slot number and channel mode.
- Corrected the memory module labels in the System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) record 17 data structure.
- Updated the POST error message for loss of internal battery power with a new string ('161-Real Time Clock Power Loss').
- Fixed an issue where some Windows Management Interface (WMI) events were not being reported properly.
- Fixed the password challenge box being inaccessible during ROM recovery if a Setup password exists.
- Corrected the operation 'Restore Master Boot Record' when a Setup password exists.
- Fixed Universally Unique ID (UUID) generation on Leap Day.
- Removed Stringent Password string from F10 Setup since feature is not supported.
- Changed default setting of Lock Legacy Resources to Disabled to allow OS control of serial and parallel port resource settings.
- Fixed support for OS management of Embedded Security Device.
VERSION: 1.07 Rev. B
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP58837
SUPERSEDES: SP57468
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Added Removable Media Boot new 3rd option "Disable USB"
FIXES:
- Allow any Wireless LAN mini-PCIe card to work
- Fixed boot hang of Allied Telesis add-in PCIe x1 card
- Changed Asset Tag (System IDs) properties so that it does not get deleted on Apply Defaults and Exit.
- Increase internal speaker volume
VERSION: 1.10 Rev. A
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP60309
SUPERSEDES: SP58837
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Additional update to VBIOS to further improve DisplayPort compatibility
- Improved 2D graphics performance.
- Provided Bluetooth support by allowing enabling/disabling accessory USB port.
FIXES:
- Fixed inadvertent changes to boot order in F10 setup.
- Improved system support in F10 setup for switching to/from AHCI to IDE SATA Emulation Modes.
VERSION: 1.14 Rev. A
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP61522
SUPERSEDES: SP60309
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Optimize memory settings to improve the reliability of the memory system
- Supports WES8 via OA3 digital COA
- Added support for Stringent Password
FIXES:
- Contains PXE support for Allied Telesis Fibre NIC cards
- Fixed issue with Power button not functioning after power brownout
- Fixed issue with USB 3.0 Boot hang with HP Compaq L2206tm
VERSION: 1.16 Rev. A
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP62267
SUPERSEDES: SP61522
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Allowed BIOS Config Utility to set UMA Frame buffer size.
- Added capability for one-time use of OA3 digital marker after Manufacturing Programming Mode is locked.
FIXES:
- Improved reliability of flash update process.
VERSION: 1.18 REV: A PASS: 1
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp65515.exe
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 25, 2014
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Added S3 support.
- Added support for Broadcom 2-port fiber optic NIC.
FIXES:
- Added fixes for USB 3.0 port disable function.
- Improved USB keyboard support when attached to USB 3.0 port in HP Compaq L2206tm USB hub
VERSION: v01.19 REV: A PASS: 2
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: SP70800.exe
SUPERSEDES: SP65515
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 31, 2015
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Flash Back Restrictions to previous BIOS versions.
ALERT:
This BIOS includes critical updates. Once the system is updated to this
version, rollback to previous versions is restricted. This restriction
also applies to BIOS recovery files. You should also update the binary
used for recovery on your hard drive, if it is present.
VERSION: v01.20 REV: A PASS: 1
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: SP71296.exe
SUPERSEDES: SP70800
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 08, 2015
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Improved UEFI Variables Security Updates. HP highly recommends updating to this version.
ALERT: This BIOS includes critical updates. Once the system is updated to this version, rollback to previous versions is restricted. This restriction also applies to BIOS recovery files.
