If neither works, you will need a CH341A programmer (hardware) or HP professional service – the BIOS chip is often soldered on G9.
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) — now implemented as UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) on the HP ProBook 440 G9 — is the foundational firmware that initializes hardware components and boots the operating system. This 14-inch business laptop, powered by Intel 12th or 13th Gen processors, relies on a modern, feature-rich BIOS interface designed for security, manageability, and performance tuning.
⚠️ Never update BIOS on battery alone. A power failure can brick the laptop.
HP recommends keeping the BIOS updated for security patches, hardware compatibility, and system stability.
Option A – HP Support Assistant (Automatic)
Option B – Manual Update via HP website
Option C – BIOS Flash via USB (for non-booting systems)
| Setting Category | Typical Options / Actions | |----------------|---------------------------| | System Configuration | Enable/disable LAN/WLAN/WWAN, USB boot, fingerprint reader, function key behavior (e.g., swap Fn with actions) | | Security | Set admin/BIOS password, enable Secure Boot, manage TPM, enable HP Sure Start | | Boot Options | Change boot order (USB, SSD, HDD, network), enable/disable UEFI boot, enable legacy boot | | Advanced (less common) | Virtualization technology (VT‑x, VT‑d), fan idle mode, battery care (set charging limits) | | Diagnostics | Run quick or extensive hardware tests (memory, storage, motherboard, etc.) |
| Setting | Recommended Action | | :--- | :--- | | Secure Boot | Enable (required for Windows 11) | | TPM 2.0 | Enable (if disabled, Windows 11 won't install) | | Virtualization (VTx) | Enable (for WSL, VMware, Hyper-V) | | Boot Order | Set USB/DVD first for recovery, then SSD | | BIOS Admin Password | Set to prevent unauthorized changes |


