Your computer will not start up with out a BIOS working, it starts the hard drive and loads the operating system.
The CMOS memory stores parameters which are updated by the operating system. Hence it needs a battery to keep the parameters. It also needs the operating system to make any necessary changes to start up again.
I do not know your full model number, but this utility will check if your pc is bootable.
HP System Diagnostics UEFI
You can also find all the drivers, bios updates etc. on HP.com
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