Boot time on a BIOS setup
Boot time on a BIOS setup
Your BIOS boot time is currently 19.3 seconds, which is noticeably slower than the previous couple of weeks when it was under 10 seconds. This delay can affect system responsiveness. There are several ways to improve it, such as updating your BIOS, cleaning RAM, or checking for hardware issues.
It depends on the setup. What are the specifications? Is it about 19.3 seconds to reach the Windows loading screen, login screen, or a fully functional desktop? Around 20 seconds to load a desktop with all system icons appears reasonable. A 19.3-second delay to the login screen seems slightly delayed. Have you made any adjustments to your system in the last few weeks?
Load information into the log screen. System specs: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card, Corsair Vengeance PRO SL DDR4 RAM (32GB, 3600MHz), MSI B250 TOMAHAWK MAX II motherboard, Seagate 2TB HDD and WD Blue SN550 1TB M.2 drive, Corsair CX650F power supply (80 PLUS Bronze).
In reality, certain Intel ASRock boards and OEM options can reach this speed. Manufacturers with fixed hardware can achieve it, while AMD systems often face challenges. Intel seems capable, whereas AMD generally struggles to match. The ASRock model stands out because it offers a true 0-second POST delay when set to "Ultra fast" plus "Fast Boot." Most other brands don’t support this feature without extra steps like a physical button or Windows intervention. A physical restart button is usually required, or users must reset CMOS—something they prefer to avoid. A direct "Go to UEFI" option isn’t cheap. PLEASE NOTE: This speed only works with Windows Fast Startup (Windows 8 and newer) enabled by default, and only during shutdown. Restarts won’t benefit from it, so the time will always be longer. Windows Fast Startup requires hibernation to function. PLEASE NOTE 2: HDDs slow down the boot process. Even without a boot loader, the drive must react to UEFI, which takes time. True fast starts are only possible with SSDs, which respond quicker. PLEASE NOTE 3: UEFI mode should be turned on (if available), and CSM must be disabled. Otherwise, the system falls back to old BIOS behavior, making booting slow and frustrating. If settings are incorrect, you may not be able to load your OS until fixed. Your drive format needs conversion—from MBR (BIOS only) to GPT (UEFI only). Back up your data first, then use Windows 10’s built-in tool mbr2gpt to change UEFI settings at the next reboot. Many guides are available online.