Installation of additional RAM often leads to longer startup times.
Installation of additional RAM often leads to longer startup times.
I recently upgraded my RAM from 16GB DDR4 3200 to 32GB DDR4 3600. Right after the change, my startup times jumped from about 15 to 20 seconds to over three minutes each time. Initially, I thought it might be a memory training issue, but the problem persisted. When I booted into BIOS, it displayed a splash screen and remained there for 3 to 4 minutes before launching. Once Windows started, it moved quickly. The system uses a B550I Aorus ax 5600X with an RTX 3080 graphics card, powered by a 650W 80plus gold PSU. My Windows 11 BIOS version is F20D. I cleared the CMOS, reset the BIOS to optimized settings, and replaced each RAM stick individually. I also removed all other USB or SATA devices, tried using my original RAM, and even disassembled the computer to install drives one at a time. After that, I plugged everything back in and booted without the front panel connectors. Did my modifications somehow damage the motherboard or cause a RAM issue?
I don't think so. For DDR4, there is barely any delay due to memory training unlike DDR5. The thing I see is that you upgraded to faster memory. Did you try running the new memory at 3200 MT/s ? The series 5000 ryzen processors are rated for 3200 MT/s memory and 3600 MT/s may or may not work since this is a pretty strong overclock for the memory controller. Another possibility is that Windows got confused with the switch of memory and the possible fix is to install a fresh Windows. Don't forget to backup your important data if it's not already done. Good luck !
Well, this suggests memory speed isn't the problem. Based on my observations, altering CSM can cause Windows confusion and might need a full reinstall. Unless you require it, keep it off during the new setup. The same applies to Fast Boot. With SSDs, both are now ineffective and prone to mistakes. Have a great day.
I'm not sure if this data is useful. I tried installing Fedora to check for similar problems, but everything seems fine now. I'm curious about the boot times before any issues appeared. It usually takes around 15 to 20 seconds now, which adds to my confusion.
Linux and Windows generally have similar boot times on average. The differences likely lie in drivers or recent updates. It's possible an automatic update from Windows or Nvidia affected the initialization process. Try reverting to a previous Windows update or using an older Nvidia driver. However, the situation isn't clear for you either. Good luck!