PC startup time...
PC startup time...
Yes, we're measuring the moment the post beep begins up until the window splash appears.
It saves your RAM on the HDD, meaning removing the battery has no impact.
The main objective is to reach the desktop after the power button click for 6 seconds, starting from a system shutdown. Windows 8 and 10 fully back up UEFI support. In simple terms, this process resembles how the BIOS operates: -> Request GPU to load an image so you can see it and see any errors. I’ll just wait here. Also, I need to check your specs after that. -> Alright, that’s complete now, let’s move on to a memory test... 10KB... 20KB... You say you have 32GB of RAM? That’s great... 30KB... COFFEE BREAK! (I’m joking, but I’m not done yet—just checking the RAM amount). -> Then it examines the SATA controller, followed by HDDs and SSDs. It checks other components one after another. -> Next, it searches for the boot sector, which Windows places at a designated location to begin faster startup. And it boots. -> When the OS launches... well, Windows (or whatever OS you’re using) doesn’t know anything about your system, so it does another scan. UEFI: -> Alright everyone! Pay attention and give me all your details before I start scanning. -> Ok, I’m ready. Let’s begin the memory test. 10KB... 20KB... You confirm you have 32GB of RAM? That’s impressive... 30KB... TIME OUT! (I’m teasing, but I’ll keep going with the RAM check). -> It then checks the SATA controller and storage devices. After that, it looks for the boot sector, which Windows sets at the right spot for quicker booting. -> Once Windows is running... guess what... it knows nothing about your setup, so it performs another scan. UEFI: -> All right, everyone! Listen closely—provide all your specifications before I continue. -> Fine, I’ll proceed with the OS check. Windows starts. Here’s the system info, thanks! Thanks for the update. Basically, UEFI is much smarter and speeds things up. Having that communication improves performance. With a fast SSD, Windows 8 should launch in about 6 seconds from the power button click to the desktop. To get the most out of UEFI, you’ll need: a graphics card ready for UEFI (check your model), a decent SSD, and if you’re using GOP, ensure your BIOS is updated. Remember, depending on your card’s age, model, or manufacturer, the firmware might not be compatible with GOP. CSM controls compatibility mode—turning it off disables GOP support. Fast Boot is enabled in UEFI, and a solid SSD helps. Lastly: Windows 8 or 10. If you keep CSM enabled (after updating your graphics card firmware or if already supported), you can’t switch to UEFI mode. Make sure your partitions are different and the partition table uses GPT instead of MBR. In short: format everything, remove all partitions, and reinstall Windows so it rebuilds everything correctly. For a detailed guide on UEFI setup, visit:
Are you sure your desktop is completely loaded after pressing the power button? It seems like it might not be working well.
Running quickly on my Plextor M6S with 128GB in Windows 7, everything is set up and launches without delay—sometimes the boot screen doesn’t show up properly and jumps right to the desktop. The "Welcome" message never appears. I’m comfortable with this setup.
No. I think you miss understood how it works. With a UEFI powered system and compatible OS (and system specs), there is no "sleep" mode when the system is shutdown, nor RAM copy to disk (that is hibernation). Windows 8 introduced a feature called Fast Startup which the OS partially hibernate itself at shutdown. It hibernates things that "never change", such as drivers, and the core of the OS, all for faster boot time from shutdown. That is why a reboot is a bit slower.
The sound comes from the power button click, not from when the image appears on the screen.