HP EliteBook 720 G2 Hitachi HDD Firmware 2.1 Rev.A

This package provides a tool to update the Hitachi hard drive firmware in supported models running a supported operating system.

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides improved hard drive recalibration.

FIXES:

- Fixes an issue which causes a BitLocker drive encryption error to occur when multiple partitions are encrypted at the same time.

Devices supported:

- HGST 1.5TB 5400RPM Hard Disk Drive
- HGST 1TB 5400RPM Hard Disk Drive
- HGST 1TB 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive
- HGST 320GB 5400RPM Hard Disk Drive
- HGST 320GB 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive
- HGST 500GB 5400RPM Hard Disk Drive
- HGST 500GB 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive
- HGST 500GB 7200RPM OPAL1 Hard Disk Drive
- HGST 750GB 5400RPM Hard Disk Drive
- HGST 750GB 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive

Installation steps (for exe / zip):

1. Save the driver files to your computer.
2. Run the executable or extract the installation files to a location on your disk.
3. Follow the steps displayed by the setup wizard.
4. After installation, restart the computer.

Important notes:

- Before installation, save all your work and close all the running programs, as the installation may interfere with other apps;
- If the setup wizard requests Administrative rights, make sure to run the setup as Administrator;
- Pay attention to all installation instructions to make sure the driver is installed correctly;

About HDD Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.