HP 14 Elitebook Folio 1040 G2 Notebook User Manual

Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space.
IMPORTANT:After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you will not be able to perform System Recovery 
or create HP recovery media from the HP Recovery partition. So before you remove the Recovery partition,  create HP Recovery media; see 
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on page 54.
NOTE:The Remove Recovery Partition option is...

10Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start
Using Computer Setup
Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and 
output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Computer Setup 
includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of  system and extended memory.
NOTE:Use extreme care when making changes in Computer Setup. Errors can prevent the...

To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:
●To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes:
Select the Exit icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Select Main, select Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
●To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus:
Select the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Select Main, select Save Changes and...

Updating the BIOS
Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.
Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed 

NOTE:If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing 
any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are revealed on the screen after the download 
is complete. If no instructions are revealed, follow these steps:
1.Type file in the taskbar search box, and then select File Explorer.
2.Select your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3.Using the...

Using HP Sure Start (select products only)
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11HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Uni

Download any version of UEFI for a specL

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13Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact—for example, 
the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob.
A discharge of static electricity from