AMD platform can experience slow performance after common usage.

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10-20-2020, 06:28 AM

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Hey everyone, I recently set up a fresh setup after roughly six and a half years using an i7 4770K. Back then, boot times weren’t a big concern for me, but the Intel Z87-based Asus motherboard would launch in just a few seconds and likely get you logged in within ten. Now, with this new Ryzen 7 configuration, it takes over twenty seconds to start! After a brief pause on the BIOS splash, it only takes a few seconds before Windows fully boots up—about thirty seconds from turning the power button on. It’s a bit disappointing, though, honestly. Everything else seems fine so far.

Here’s my current setup:
- Ryzen 7 3700X
- MSI B550 Gaming Plus
- EVGA GTX 1070 (planned upgrade later)
- PCIe 4 compatible graphics card (uncertain if it’ll work)
- Samsung 970 Evo+ M.2 drive (plus three internal and two external HDDs)
- 80+ Gold PSU from EVGA
- 32GB RAM at 3200MHz
- Windows 10 Pro (fast boot, but timing matters more than speed)
- UEFI BIOS, with self-test options noted in the manual

I’ve checked forums and found some tips, but nothing concrete. Some users on Reddit mention similar delays—often around thirty seconds total, mostly due to slow post times. There are mixed reports: some say it’s normal for AMD, others claim their rizer cards cause problems. My motherboard even shows LEDs indicating a 10-second CPU pass, then RAM recognition, and another 12 seconds for the GPU before OS loads.

This might be typical for AMD builds, but I’m curious if the extra cost of an AMD system is justified given these slow boot times and potential risks. If I skip the slow start-up and just rely on daily use, it probably won’t be a major issue. Still, it’s worth keeping an eye on.

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TheLoneWolf09
Junior Member

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10-22-2020, 12:23 AM

#2

That's correct. My initial setup was slow, around 20 minutes or more, but it's now about 17 minutes or less. The first attempt took a long time.

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Miniminerlp
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11-03-2020, 02:44 AM

#3

Yes, I'm checking for the most recent updates.

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JayGaming
Junior Member

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11-03-2020, 06:53 AM

#4

The recent BIOS release from MSI Support should be considered, though it may not affect your setup. Also, the newest chipset drivers are important to have.

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MrCreeperBoss7
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11-03-2020, 08:27 AM

#5

No, I did not disable CSM in BIOS.

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SnifePvP
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11-03-2020, 09:34 AM

#6

The initial upload process was quite slow, taking around a minute. It made me think the quality might improve with more time.

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UtronFX
Junior Member

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11-03-2020, 10:24 AM

#7

This indicates it's typical for the process to require a short time to enter the BIOS.

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lucasjha
Member

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11-03-2020, 12:14 PM

#8

The CSM appears gray or disabled while UEFI shows white; enabling them should work. It seems the goal is to alternate between the two settings, as described in the manual's attached image.

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Stifelplays
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11-09-2020, 09:07 PM

#9

@Syn Nice find. If it's normal for this motherboard, I'm fine with it, it's not that big of a deal. What are those AGESA versions? Is it something that just gets updated with BIOS updates? Do you have a link to those MSI results you found?

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Jezombie
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12-01-2020, 12:49 PM

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On MSI’s support site, the board receives a BIOS update monthly, with two releases in August. It seems I’ll have to adapt to this routine and refresh all my BIOS configurations after each update.