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Manufacturer codeF6R38AV-NL-SB1
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About the HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G2
HP F6R38AV-NL-SB1 is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 35.6 cm (14"); processor family: Intel® Core™ i7; internal memory: 4 GB; total storage capacity: 512 GB. This entry covers manufacturer code F6R38AV-NL-SB1. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 35.6 cm (14") display is specified at 1920 x 1080 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
This configuration lists 4 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 35.6 cm (14")
- Screen resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i7
- Processor model
- i7-5600U
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 512 GB
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HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G2 specifications
Manufacturer code: F6R38AV-NL-SB1 · Icecat product 31263338 · Checked 16 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Screen size | 35.6 cm (14") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor model | i7-5600U |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Weight | 1.51 kg |
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Audio & listening6 details
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 0.6 GHz |
|---|---|
| Audio system | DTS Studio Sound |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Microphone in | No |
| Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) | No |
Display3 details
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | No |
Processor, memory & storage45 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| Processor cache | 4 MB |
| Processor cache type | L3 |
| Processor socket | BGA 1168 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 32-bit, 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-5600 Mobile Series |
| Processor codename | Broadwell |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 8 GB |
| Maximum internal memory (64-bit) | 8 GB |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 5500 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 300 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 950 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 11.2 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x1616 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
| Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST) | No |
| Intel HD Graphics | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Processor package size | 40 x 24 x 1.3 mm |
| Processor code | SR23V |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 14 nm |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 1.00 |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 85215 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -15 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
Camera, image & video6 details
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | Yes |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless17 details
| SSD interface | Micro SATA |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| NFC | No |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| DisplayPort connections | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| S/PDIF out port | No |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Docking connector | Yes |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| Intel® Wireless-AC Technology | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Wi-Fi certified | Yes |
Power & battery7 details
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
| Battery capacity | 42 Wh |
| AC adapter power | 45 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features5 details
| SmartCard slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Smart Connect Technology | No |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | Yes |
| Intel Smart Response Technology version | 1.00 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
Design & dimensions11 details
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Silver |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Memory form factor | On-board + SO-DIMM |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Width | 338 mm |
| Depth | 233.5 mm |
| Height | 15.9 mm |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
Further product details73 details
| HD type | Full HD |
|---|---|
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
| Bus type | DMI2 |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Stepping | F0 |
| Configurable TDP-down | 7.5 W |
| Tjunction | 105 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 12 |
| PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 4x1, 2x4 |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Optical drive type | No |
| LightScribe | No |
| WWAN | Not installed |
| ExpressCard slot | No |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Island-style keyboard | Yes |
| Spill-resistant keyboard | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | No |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | No |
| Intel® Rapid Start Technology | No |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | Yes |
| Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) | No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® RealSense Technology | No |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 1.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | Yes |
| Power auto-sensing | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80% |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3050 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 4570 m |
| Operating shock | 40 G |
| Non-operating shock | 240 G |
| Operating vibration | 1.043 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 3.5 G |
| Sustainability certificates | EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| Intel segment tagging | Enterprise, Small Business |
Packaging & supplied accessories2 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Manual | Yes |
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
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