

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a highly important piece of software that loads the currently installed operating system and tests all hardware components – so make sure you flash it correctly. It can also be fulfilled by a regular user as well, but at their own risk. Moreover, it is recommended that the BIOS be upgraded by someone who has the ability to use advanced system features. : DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE UPGRADE PROCESS! About BIOS Update Utility:Īpplying a new BIOS version can bring various fixes, add new features, or improve existing ones however, this action is very risky and should be carefully carried out in a steady power environment (such as the one ensured by a UPS unit), and only when it is really needed. This package can also be used with System Software Manager (SSM) or HP Client Management Solution (HPCMS) for remote updating of the BIOS. Use the ROM images in this package with the Computer Setup Utility (F10) to flash the BIOS from a USB flash drive or CD-ROM drive. Use HPQFlash to upgrade the BIOS directly in a Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista environment. This SoftPaq includes the following methods for changing the BIOS version: HP strongly recommends promptly transitioning to this updated BIOS version. Updated to latest Intel microcode to provide mitigation to CVE-2017-5715. In order for a USB flash media device to be recognized by the workstation, the device must be attached before the workstation is Powered On. This information can be saved into a text file on a diskette or on a USB flash media device by selecting File/Save to Diskette. : To determine the BIOS family and BIOS date, press F10 on the target workstation during Power On to run the Computer Setup Utility, and then select File/System Information.

System BIOS is operating system independent. These utilities can be used to restore or update the System BIOS. This package contains the System BIOS image (BIOS Family 786G3) and local and remote BIOS flash utilities for the HP Z400 Workstation.
