BIOS Information for HP Video Editing Platforms
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 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
JQ.W1.18_1.19 Rev. A 31 May 2005 | ||
HP XW8200 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y | ||
N |
N |
N |
Y |
2.10 Rev. a (11 Oct 2006) Not recommended for Dual Boot Configs | ||
HP XW9300 |
N/A |
N/A |
Y |
Y | ||
N/A |
N/A |
Y |
Y | |||
N/A |
N/A |
N |
Y |
2.09 Rev. a (8 Jan 2007) Not recommended for Dual Boot Configs | ||
HP XW8400 |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y | ||
N |
Y |
Y |
Y | |||
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
HP highly recommends this update for systems running a 64 bit OS | ||
HP XW8600 |
N |
Y |
Y* |
Y | ||
N |
Y |
Y* |
Y |
HP highly recommends this update for systems running a 64 bit OS | ||
HP Z800 |
v1.06 |
N |
Y |
Y* |
Y | |
N |
Y |
Y* |
Y |
Bios 1.14 is not supported with Gen2 z800 systems. For more information see36611 | ||
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 | |
N |
Y |
Y* |
Y |
Bios 3.07 is supported for both Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems. For more information see36611 | ||
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 | ||
N |
Y |
Y* |
Y |
Bios 3.13 is supported for both Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems. For more information see36611 | ||
N |
Y |
Y* |
Y |
Bios 3.15 is not a required update. |
v3.16
N
Y
Y*
Y
Bios 3.16 is not a required update. It is supported for both Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems.
N
Y
Y*
Y
Bios 3.19 is not a required update. It is supported for both Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems.
N
Y
Y*
Y
Bios 3.20 is not a required update.
Supported for Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems
N
Y
Y*
Y
Bios 3.21 is not a required update.
Supported for Gen1 and Gen2 z800 systems
HP Z400
v1.06
N
Y
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
Y
N
N
v3.06
N
Y
N
N
HP discovered a bug with 3.06. 3.07 should be used instead
N
Y
N
N
Supported for Gen 1 or Gen 2 systems. Required for Gen 2
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
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.
N
Y
N
N
Bios 3.19 is not a required update.
HP Z210 (Tower version and SFF [Small Form Factor])
N
Y
N
N
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]
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]