BIOS setting change won't save

[papperyz]

I received this 2017 HP laptop (HP Notebook - 15-ba113cl)  from a friend for updating OS, and interestingly, it does not save BIOS setting changes, so I can't change the setting to boot from a USB. I tried the below method and nothing worked:

• changed RTC battery, it does not help
• try to load the latest BIOS by entering F2, but after a few write/verify loops, it tells me that it failed to update

However, I changed the BIOS date/time, and it saved correctly.

Any thoughts on what I should try next?

[Max3Aj]

Hi @papperyz, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
Since your HP Notebook - 15-ba113cl is not saving BIOS setting changes but does retain the date/time after changing the RTC battery, it suggests that the issue may not be related to CMOS power loss but rather a corrupted BIOS or a write-protection mechanism. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

Reset BIOS to Defaults and Save Again

• Enter BIOS (F10 at startup).
• Select Load Setup Defaults (F9).
• Save and exit (F10).
• Reboot and re-enter BIOS to check if settings persist.

Check for Write Protection in BIOS

• Some HP BIOS versions have a setting that prevents changes from being saved.
• Look for any BIOS Write Protection or Secure Boot Lock option and disable it.

Enable Legacy Support / Disable Secure Boot

• If you’re trying to boot from USB and Secure Boot is enabled, it may block changes.
• Enter BIOS → Security → Disable Secure Boot.
• Enable Legacy Support if available.
• Save changes and restart.

Force Update BIOS via Recovery Mode

Since your BIOS update is failing, try the following:

• Download the latest BIOS update for HP Notebook - 15-ba113cl from HP’s support site.
• Create a BIOS recovery USB:
  • Run the downloaded BIOS file on another PC.
  • Choose Create Recovery USB.
• Insert the USB into the HP laptop.
• Power on while holding Windows + B (or Windows + V).
• If the BIOS recovery screen appears, follow the prompts.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

HP Support 

[papperyz]

Max3Aj, Thank you the reply... here are my updates

1. Reset BIOS to Defaults and Save Again
   • No, default settings won't save either
2. Check for Write Protection in BIOS
   • I could not find such settings... even I find them I could not make them take effect, because they won't save
3. Enable Legacy Support / Disable Secure Boot
   • Enabled legacy support, and disabled Secure Boot, they won't save
4. Force Update BIOS via Recovery Mode
   • I have not tried these, I could give it a try and let you know.

BTW, can you help me check if there are any write protection jump on the mother board?

[DGroves]

try this

1. Restart HP computer.
2. Press the Esc key (or F12) to enter Boot Menu.
3. select the usb key, then press return

the above steps use the change boot device on powerup

this method performs a temporary override of the bios boot setting