New build - - - - long POST, long boot and long shutdown times?
New build - - - - long POST, long boot and long shutdown times?
I recently assembled a system using the following parts:
Hardware: All components are brand new from Microcenter.
Mainboard: ASUS Z790-V Prime WiFi
Processor: Intel Core i9-12900K
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000
Graphics Card: Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Gaming Overclocked Triple Fan 12GB
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1TB 3D NAND Flash PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2
Power Supply: PowerSpec 850 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX
Operating System: Windows 10
Issues encountered:
- Every time I power on the system, it takes 1-2 minutes. The monitor receives a signal in 5-10 seconds.
- After posting, accessing the login screen can take up to a minute (sometimes much faster).
- Loading into Windows seems rapid, but certain USB devices and internet connections (WiFi or wired) require several minutes.
- Once inside Windows, everything works perfectly.
- Shutdowns last 3-5+ minutes. When exiting via the start menu, the shutdown window disappears but the start menu stays open. The system remains fully functional for about 3-5 minutes before abruptly shutting down.
- After closing Windows, the system stays on for several minutes (observed in multiple instances) and eventually powers off.
Troubleshooting attempts:
- Both motherboard and CPU were replaced under manufacturer warranty with no issues.
- RAM was swapped with a new set; all combinations of sticks and slots were tested without success.
- BIOS was updated, but no changes were observed.
- NVMe card removed; it worked fine on the mainboard.
- GPU removed and tried onboard; no improvement.
- All USB/Ethernet connections were disconnected; no change.
Advice is needed if possible.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! Are you using the correct BIOS version for your motherboard? Have you reset the CMOS after confirming your BIOS was successfully updated?
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000
Consider testing with two RAM sticks, slots A2 and B2. Is this a 4-pack or two 2-packs?
Thank you for the welcome!
Version 1656, CMOS was cleared.
Two separate kits were purchased on different days; the second one was bought to troubleshoot. Every combination was tested—1, 2, and 4 sticks across all channels.
Replaced MB & RAM of same make/model?
Yes
Tried single RAM stick (A2)? Dual sticks (A2, B2)?
Yes, single stick. All slots were tried. Used different sticks. At least 10 different combinations.
Disable XMP, any OC (for testing)?
Everything is set default.
Use Intel's official PL1/PL2 of 125W/241W?
Not looked into power related yet.
Try any Fast Boot option(s) in BIOS?
Default options, enabled and disabled have the same effect.
Test with spare PSU (of any wattage)?
Next option.
Suggest using MC's 30-day return policy and get MB of different model or make.
The glorious part of the situation, this is a secondary rig so I wasn't in a huge rush to build it. By the time I found the problem, the 30 days had passed. Hence why MB and CPU were replaced via warranty.
I will try and find a spare PSU to see what that brings.