Extended startup time during initialization
Extended startup time during initialization
Hello, After installing new components, I relocated my desk and removed monitors, keyboards, and the smart plug to access changes. Once everything was back in place, I reconnected everything and noticed a dash would linger on the screen for about two seconds after the BIOS screen appeared before launching Windows. This delay has persisted for around 10-12 seconds now, which is a minor annoyance. The system boots normally but seems to take longer than usual. Before updating the BIOS, should I try any specific steps? My machine is a Ryzen 7 2700x B450 AORUS PRO 4060 Ti with 8GB RAM, 32GB storage, and 3200MHz CPU.
Usually this indicates the system is figuring out which boot device contains Windows. You might navigate to your boot settings in BIOS, eliminate all other boot choices except your Windows boot manager or boot drive, or rearrange the order if needed. If loading remains slow, verify PXE boot is active and turn it off if necessary. For mechanical HDDs without an SSD, prolonged startup times could suggest the drive is deteriorating or failing. If you're using an SSD, consider swapping it out for testing performance and confirming its health status.
I'm pretty sure PXE isn't turned on. I recently got the drive which is an SSD for about 1-2 years and is a 980 samsung (not pro). There are several ways to check if it's still working—like updating Samsung Magician and seeing if there are any bad sectors, but I'll test the speeds tomorrow! My Windows drive also seems to be in good shape.