Issues during startup and BIOS access
Issues during startup and BIOS access
I've noticed some unusual actions on my computer lately. It occasionally shuts down and jumps into BIOS, producing a click from the case. After turning off power and restarting, it loads normally. I sometimes clean or replace the RAM to be safe, but the default BIOS settings still trigger this behavior. At times it boots repeatedly into BIOS, and I've observed the boot list missing storage entries before resetting everything. The cabinet screen makes a clicking sound that toggles off and on briefly, then the system restarts. My hardware specs are: motherboard Asus A320 HDV R4.0, CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200G with stock cooler, storage Kingston A2000 500gb SSD, RAM HyperX Fury 4GBx2 3200MHz DDR4 CL16.
It seems your SSD might be malfunctioning, but the noise could indicate a different issue. Could you clarify what you're hearing?
SSDs can degrade over time, but with light use like media playback, failure is unlikely within three years. For verification, you can use tools such as CrystaldiskMark to assess drive health.
Everything could work out. In theory, the storage device might operate longer, though certainty remains elusive. Crystal Disk can assess the drive's condition.