https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers...series/4156509
Shows a newer BIOS for this system.

But suggestion for lighter weight flavor is probably best.
https://ubuntu.com/download/flavours
Light weight flavors:
Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, Budgie
Flavors of Ubuntu only come with three years of supported life (five years applies to Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server but not flavors)

I had good results with Kubuntu on my 2006 laptop, but with an external SSD.