Looooong bios time
Looooong bios time
I've checked my BIOS settings recently. It seems my system still shows 34.4 seconds. With a new PC and just two months old, I'm surprised it's this slow. I've increased cores to four and turned off most autostart items, but the startup time remains unchanged. Everyone else might be experiencing similar issues. Could there be a hardware or configuration problem? Let me know if you want more details!
It's somewhat accurate. Modern PCs use more advanced memory training algorithms, which naturally extend the time needed for training, resulting in longer BIOS startup periods. In reality, a 34-second AM5 setup isn't that slow when compared to some past experiences (sometimes exceeding two minutes). If you're aiming to shorten it, adjust the BIOS settings and ensure memory context restore is active. Just keep in mind that this can sometimes lead to unexpected problems during reboots, especially with certain BIOS versions—some revisions may even prevent the setting from working altogether.
BIOS time refers to the period before Windows begins loading, so it shouldn't interfere with this. Look into BIOS options for quicker startup. Have you modified any hardware or updated the BIOS? Yes, on desktops it's normal. My 13900K runs at 37.1.
Several factors are involved here. If your BIOS is up-to-date, you might see memory training each time you start the PC. Watch for the DRAM diagnostic light during boot and note how long it stays on. Most boards lack a POST code display, which makes this easy to skip. If you're using a recent BIOS, consider enabling Memory Context Restore to avoid repeated issues. Any changes you made to the cores should be reverted to original settings. A longer boot time is typical for Zen4 right now. When I assembled my system in late 2022, the power button to login took over 50 seconds. Now it's around 30-32 seconds (X670E Taichi). I don't rely on the OS's "BIOS time" measurement; I use the button press to reach the login screen. What kind of motherboard are you using?
The few desktop boards I've used with brief BIOS durations over the last five years have been Asrock models.