Occasionally sleep does not happen.
Occasionally sleep does not happen.
Hey there, I'm still trying to figure out this problem after switching my GPU. So far, it's been a bit confusing. After installing a fresh Windows 11 and setting up my PC normally, I usually put it to sleep instead of shutting it down completely. But every few times I do that, the laptop seems to power down smoothly—keyboard, mouse, monitors turn off, fans stop, then the power button starts blinking, but the GPU stays lit. It doesn't enter a proper sleep mode. I usually hear the PSU click when it goes into sleep, but during these attempts it doesn't happen. The machine won't wake up even when I press buttons or the power button; it just keeps blinking. A reset button doesn’t help either. The only way to turn it back on is by holding the power button to shut it down manually, then restarting it, and it boots normally again.
I’m worried about a GPU driver issue, but I can’t find similar reports. I’m using the last driver version, not the newest one, because just a few days ago my Davinci Resolve was having problems and rolling back the driver fixed it. I’m holding off on updating the BIOS since I don’t want to risk more issues.
I also have an older motherboard (Asus TUF Gaming z690) that had serious problems after a BIOS update a while back. It ended up needing a full replacement, so I’m not keen on diving into that again. I’d rather avoid sleep mode altogether than go through this process once more.
I’ve tried various power settings and sleep options—disabling Fast Boot, Hybrid sleep, and other BIOS tweaks—but nothing worked. Some people report similar failures where the system lights up but doesn’t boot. I checked others’ experiences, except for one with a different setup (Ryzen 9 3900x vs i7 12700K), but both had AMD components.
It seems like this might be tied to the specific GPU or driver combination. I’m not sure what’s causing it, but I’m hoping to avoid another frustrating reset. If you have more details, maybe it helps.
Thanks! It seems like the PSU might be sending power to the GPU when it shouldn’t. I’m not sure, but I guess turning it off for a moment or leaving it on while shutting down could help.
Thanks for your response! It’s fine to turn it off at the end of the day. Usually my computer stays on all day, but I use sleep when I need a break—usually an hour or two. I have a Gen 4 NVMe drive (WD sn850x) and the difference between waking from sleep versus a cold start is only about 15 seconds. I tend to save everything before sleeping anyway. I usually close all apps and work before putting it to sleep. My setup includes an MSI B550 board with R9, which took roughly a minute to cool down after shutdown, so I started using sleep more often. I’m okay with a few extra seconds—about 15 once or twice daily. I’m considering upgrading my power supply from a 850W Corsair to 1000W or even 1200W, as some videos suggest it reduces coil whine. While the noise isn’t bothersome (the fans are louder), it might help if it’s an issue for others. A stronger PSU could be beneficial overall. I also have an EVGA SuperNOVA 1000W Gold PSU in my kid’s system, which I moved to reduce fan noise after years of use. I’m thinking about swapping them to test, but it would be a hassle. I’m not too concerned about the fans, though. It seems like a good idea to see if adjusting sleep settings makes a difference.
I've been using one to run my chip (read signature) and these options seem good for coil wine, though in the end it doesn't really matter if your system isn't demanding much power or if the noise isn't too bad. Ultimately it's about your budget and whether you're comfortable with the trade-offs. If you really think it's an issue, consider talking to others or dealing with performance limits during an RMA process—like losing 15 seconds. I know what I'd pick, but it's your PC.