Elitebook 8540W 'Machine not in committed state'

[RolandTalstra]

hi all,

I've had some lockup of the laptop, and was forced to remove the battery (and boot without it)

THis worked a few times, but since a while I get the famous message

Machine is not in committed state

ANy thought on what to do here?

[Samrit26]

Hello,

Steps to Address the Error "Machine is not in Committed State"

The error message "Machine is not in a committed state" can sometimes occur due to firmware or system issues. Here's what you can try to resolve this problem on your HP Notebook 15-da0097nk:

1. Reset BIOS Settings:

   • Restart your laptop and press the Esc key repeatedly until the Startup Menu opens.
   • Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
   • Once in BIOS, press F9 to load the default settings, then press F10 to save and exit the BIOS setup.

2. Update BIOS:

   • Ensure you have the latest BIOS version installed. You can download the latest updates from the official HP Support website:
     • Go to HP Support, enter your product model, and navigate to the Drivers & Software section.
     • Download the latest BIOS update available and follow the instructions to update it.

3. Check HP System Recovery:

   • Perform a system recovery to restore the laptop to its factory settings. This can solve system errors but will remove all the changes made after the initial setup.

   • Backup important data before proceeding.

   • Restart the laptop and press the F11 key repeatedly to access HP Recovery Manager.

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the system recovery.

4. Reinstall Windows:

   • If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider reinstalling Microsoft Windows 11. You can use a Windows installation media to perform a clean install, which might help to resolve any persistent software issues.
   • Again, ensure that you backup your important data before proceeding.

If none of these steps address the issue, it might be a more complex hardware-related problem. In such a case, it would be advisable to contact HP Support or a certified technician for further diagnostics.