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BIOS Information for HP Video Editing Platforms

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The following are the recommended BIOS versions for the supported HP CPU Platforms:

CPU Model

BIOS Rev

Xpress Pro

Media Composer Family

Nitris Classic

DS

Notes

HP XW8000

v1.02

N

N

N

N

First Qualified BIOS for Meridien Builds

 

v1.19

Y

Y

Y

Y

JQ.W1.18_1.19 Rev. A 31 May 2005

HP XW8200

V2.08

Y

Y

Y

Y

 
 

v2.10

N

N

N

Y

2.10 Rev. a (11 Oct 2006)

Not recommended for Dual Boot Configs

HP XW9300

V2.05

N/A

N/A

Y

Y

 
 

v2.06

N/A

N/A

Y

Y

 
 

v2.09

N/A

N/A

N

Y

2.09 Rev. a (8 Jan 2007)

Not recommended for Dual Boot Configs

HP XW8400

v2.24

N

Y

Y

Y

 
 

v2.37

N

Y

Y

Y

 
 

v2.38

N

Y

Y

Y

HP highly recommends this update for systems running a 64 bit OS

HP XW8600

v1.35

N

Y

Y*

Y

 
 

v1.36

N

Y

Y*

Y

HP highly recommends this update for systems running a 64 bit OS

HP Z800

v1.06

N

Y

Y*

Y

 
 

v1.14

N

Y

Y*

Y

Bios 1.14 is not supported with Gen2 z800 systems. For more information see36611

 

v1.17

N

Y

Y*

Y

Bios 1.17 is not supported with Gen2 z800 systems. For more information see36611

 

v3.06

N

Y

N

N

HP discovered a bug with 3.06. 3.07 should be used instead

 

v3.07

N

Y

Y*

Y

Bios 3.07 is supported for both Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems. For more information see36611

 

v3.12

N

Y

Y*

Y

This is a Mandatory update for 6-core systems.

Bios 3.12 is supported for both Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems. For more information see36611

 

v3.13

N

Y

Y*

Y

Bios 3.13 is supported for both Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems. For more information see36611

 

v3.15

N

Y

Y*

Y

Bios 3.15 is not a required update.

It is supported for both Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems. For more information see36611  

v3.16

N

Y

Y*

Y

Bios 3.16 is not a required update. It is supported for both Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems.

 

v3.19

N

Y

Y*

Y

Bios 3.19 is not a required update. It is supported for both Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems.

 

v3.20

N

Y

Y*

Y

Bios 3.20 is not a required update.

Supported for Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems

 

v3.21

N

Y

Y*

Y

Bios 3.21 is not a required update.

Supported for Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems

  v3.54 N Y Y* Y BIOS 3.54 is not required, but is supported. This BIOS version cannot be rolled back.

HP Z400

v1.06

N

Y

N

N

   

v1.14

N

Y

N

N

   

v1.17

N

Y

N

N

   

v3.06

N

Y

N

N

HP discovered a bug with 3.06. 3.07 should be used instead

 

v3.07

N

Y

N

N

Supported for Gen 1 or Gen 2 systems. Required for Gen 2

 

v3.12

N

Y

N

N

This is a Mandatory update for 6-core systems.

Bios 3.12 is supported for both Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems. For more information see36611

 

v3.15

N

Y

N

N

Bios 3.15 is not a required update.

 

v3.16

N

Y

N

N

Bios 3.16 is not a required update.

 

v3.19

N

Y

N

N

Bios 3.19 is not a required update.

  v3.54 N Y N N BIOS 3.54 is not required, but is supported. This BIOS version cannot be rolled back. HP Z820 v2.08 N Y N Y     v1.14 N Y N Y   HP Z420 v2.08 N Y N N     v1.14 N Y N N  

HP Z210 (Tower version and SFF [Small Form Factor])

v1.09

N

Y

N

N

   

1.20

N

Y

N

N

 

  v1.41 N Y N N   HP Z220 Tower and Small Form Factor v.1.02 N Y N N  

* Supports Symphony Nitris DX. No support for Symphony Nitris (DNA)

For more helpful articles and information about BIOS and HP systems, see the following:

How do I install a new BIOS version on a HP XW8400?[268605]

Disabling the onboard NIC on an HP xw8400 causes system instability[266871]

Instructions for reloading drivers and reflashing firmware on DS with Classic Nitris HW[274511]

XW8600 : why do I have problem at startup doing a reboot?[274585]

HP xw9300 BIOS and System Setup Information[247209]

Important to remember before doing a clean XP or Vista O.S. install on a XW8600 running DX hardware[286871]

Confirming the slot location and BIOS configuration of Symphony Nitris platforms. [266539]

LSI BIOS Settings for HPXW9300[246621]

HP Workstation BIOS Revision for Avid DS [236789]

Why does the HP XW8400 not boot from CD?[267489]

Memory settings and Installations for the HP xw9300[246717]

UL5D and HP XW8600, why do I have problems at startup?[273945]

 

 

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