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Optimize startup time.

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12-29-2016, 12:47 PM
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Hey there, newcomer! I see you're looking to improve your system's startup speed. With your current specs—Intel i7 4770K, Corsair H100i, and a 128GB SSD—your boot time is already decent at 18 seconds. To speed it up further, consider optimizing your BIOS settings, ensuring all drivers are up to date, and checking for any background processes that might be slowing things down. If you're using Windows 8.1, make sure the SSD is properly formatted and that no unnecessary startup items are running. Let me know if you want more detailed tips!
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12-29-2016, 12:47 PM #1

Hey there, newcomer! I see you're looking to improve your system's startup speed. With your current specs—Intel i7 4770K, Corsair H100i, and a 128GB SSD—your boot time is already decent at 18 seconds. To speed it up further, consider optimizing your BIOS settings, ensuring all drivers are up to date, and checking for any background processes that might be slowing things down. If you're using Windows 8.1, make sure the SSD is properly formatted and that no unnecessary startup items are running. Let me know if you want more detailed tips!

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12-29-2016, 03:09 PM
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The only solution I’ve considered is rearranging the boot sequence to prioritize the SSD. Besides, 18 seconds isn’t a big deal, haha.
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12-29-2016, 03:09 PM #2

The only solution I’ve considered is rearranging the boot sequence to prioritize the SSD. Besides, 18 seconds isn’t a big deal, haha.

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12-30-2016, 09:58 PM
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The SSD specifications include the storage capacity, speed ratings, and interface type.
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NinuDK
12-30-2016, 09:58 PM #3

The SSD specifications include the storage capacity, speed ratings, and interface type.

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12-31-2016, 03:28 AM
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Turn off unnecessary files with CCleaner during setup. Adjust the boot order in the BIOS so your SSD starts first, saving time searching for the OS.
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12-31-2016, 03:28 AM #4

Turn off unnecessary files with CCleaner during setup. Adjust the boot order in the BIOS so your SSD starts first, saving time searching for the OS.

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syhr11
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01-02-2017, 01:00 PM
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It slows down at the start of POST or when Windows loads. To speed up POST, turn off unused features and disable unnecessary onboard devices like Intel Fast Boot for HDDs. Remove all but SSDs from the boot sequence. This is what AnnoyedShelf explained for Windows basics.
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01-02-2017, 01:00 PM #5

It slows down at the start of POST or when Windows loads. To speed up POST, turn off unused features and disable unnecessary onboard devices like Intel Fast Boot for HDDs. Remove all but SSDs from the boot sequence. This is what AnnoyedShelf explained for Windows basics.

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01-02-2017, 10:34 PM
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For your device, expect a quick startup of around six seconds, starting from the power button click until the desktop loads. The hard drive may cause slight delays during the initial spin-up, but performance should remain reasonable. This early stage of the process: many similar videos exist, including ASRock's own content. Your Surface Pro 2 also boots efficiently this way. To achieve these speeds, ensure you have the latest graphics card firmware (also known as vBIOS) and that it supports GOP readiness. Be aware that updating BIOS can render your graphics card incompatible with older systems—this is why manufacturers require such steps. It's a risky change, akin to a BIOS upgrade. Similar caution applies; ideally, the maker should provide dual firmware chips or allow switching between UEFI and BIOS modes. I suspect they don't anticipate demand for these options since most users aren't aware. Just like with NCQ on HDDs that shifted to SATA controllers, some features are disabled to maintain compatibility. Intel has already integrated this support. Make sure the motherboard runs in UEFI mode, the SATA controller is set to AHCI, use a fast SSD, and install a fully UEFI-compatible OS (like Windows 8).
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01-02-2017, 10:34 PM #6

For your device, expect a quick startup of around six seconds, starting from the power button click until the desktop loads. The hard drive may cause slight delays during the initial spin-up, but performance should remain reasonable. This early stage of the process: many similar videos exist, including ASRock's own content. Your Surface Pro 2 also boots efficiently this way. To achieve these speeds, ensure you have the latest graphics card firmware (also known as vBIOS) and that it supports GOP readiness. Be aware that updating BIOS can render your graphics card incompatible with older systems—this is why manufacturers require such steps. It's a risky change, akin to a BIOS upgrade. Similar caution applies; ideally, the maker should provide dual firmware chips or allow switching between UEFI and BIOS modes. I suspect they don't anticipate demand for these options since most users aren't aware. Just like with NCQ on HDDs that shifted to SATA controllers, some features are disabled to maintain compatibility. Intel has already integrated this support. Make sure the motherboard runs in UEFI mode, the SATA controller is set to AHCI, use a fast SSD, and install a fully UEFI-compatible OS (like Windows 8).

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