Problem with the startup of the PC
Problem with the startup of the PC
My friend recently got a PC a few months ago. It worked well at first, but then began to have problems. The VGA light appears, and it takes about 10 minutes to reach the Startup Logo after pressing the power button. Once it does, the PC boots quickly and operates normally.
Here are the details:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor (Bought for $0.00)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK400 66.47 CFM CPU Cooler (Bought for $0.00)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 (Bought for $0.00)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 CL16 (Bought for $0.00)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (Bought for $0.00)
Video Card: Zotac GAMING Twin Fan GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4 GB (Bought for $0.00)
Case: DIYPC S3-BK-ARGB ATX Mid Tower (Bought for $0.00)
Power Supply: Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 650 W (80+ Bronze Certified ATX) (Bought for $0.00)
Total: $0.00
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2024-01-28 10:49 EST-0500
I have already tried several solutions:
1. Clearing CMOS
2. Updating BIOS and drivers
3. Using a different port
4. Switching cables
5. Changing GPU to GT730
6. Using a different monitor
7. Running with single RAM in various slots, using another PC’s RAM
8. Placing it outside the case
9. Replacing the PSU with a new one
10. Sending the motherboard to MSI for repair, which was returned after a week and then fixed.
Despite these efforts, the issue remains unresolved. What might be the cause?
when a pc takes a long time to boot, it is generally due to three factors.
first, windows updates are resolving themselves.
second, software has secretly installed itself and is operating in the background.
third, there are numerous items listed in the startup menu.
to understand why a pc becomes slow suddenly, here are some simple checks you can perform.
first, run dxdiag.
second, execute a windows memory test—it will indicate if the ram is faulty, though it won’t specify which stick.
third, inspect the device manager for any yellow triangles.
fourth, use task manager to identify background processes.
fifth, check add/remove for unfamiliar entries; adjust the drive search to by date.
sixth, examine reliability monitor and search online for any errors.
seventh, perform scans with malware bytes, anti-virus, and windows defender—each will focus on different aspects.
NOTE... if malwarebytes detects anything, quarantine it, delete it, and rerun the scan until nothing remains, as malware can appear in multiple segments and may not be fully removed on the first attempt.
No, you're not getting the point. It's happening instantly, but it takes a really long time to post. Once we press the power button, the fans start spinning, lights turn on, and after a super long wait we see the Startup Logo.
Do you believe it might be the SSD or RAM? Are there any oddities with either of them? You need to enter UEFI/BIOS and check there. It's conceivable that one of these parts has been tested extensively or isn't responding properly. Both the RAM and NVMe seem stable in theory but... Are they actually being used? That power supply isn't excellent, yet it might have an electrical issue or another problem leading to a prolonged POST. It could also be the motherboard, but testing the SSD and RAM first is simpler. Consider starting the PC with a different RAM module as an initial test. Please confirm if any components are being utilized?
Tried various options. RAM replaced and SSD removed. Identical outcome. Even disassembled the entire PC from the case and tested. Consistent issue. Reinstalled everything fresh. VGA Light activated. However, the board was later repaired by MSI, causing the same problem. Tested two different GPUs without success.
I don't get it... you mentioned twice that it takes a long time to reach the desktop, which is why I provided a list of things to check. You said it ran fine when you first got it, so it could mean either part failures or a lot of items running from the start menu that slowed you down. When you arrive at the desktop, check the post number on the motherboard and search for its meaning. Could you also clarify why you received a 0$ for everything?
It takes very long time to get to BIOS. Getting into Desktop takes no time at all. If that makes sense. Like it takes for ever to come up onto display. Once it does there is no delay.
My PC takes roughly 10 seconds to process POST/BIOS tasks, after which it starts booting Windows 11 in about 3 seconds. The issue is that the system doesn't begin booting at all during this delay, regardless of how many software programs or processes are running. The PC remains unresponsive until the delay ends.
Some reflections and observations, along with a few thoughts. UEFI/BIOS has the capability to perform checks on NVMe drives. These aren’t usually automatic, as they can take several minutes to an hour, but perhaps it’s configured to run each time. You mentioned you removed the SSD yet the significant delay remained? This leads me to suspect a BIOS configuration issue. It seems the BIOS might be detecting something and then running tests to verify functionality. The PC does boot, but next time the testing needs to be repeated. If the BIOS is set to behave abnormally by default, it would have to remain active even after CMOS clearing and flashing. That’s unlikely but not impossible. The motherboard itself appears to be functioning correctly and has been returned in good condition. You claim it was repaired? What repairs were made? What problems were identified and resolved? I believe they did test it, the motherboard passed, and it was sent back. Still, the VGA light suggests something is amiss. It could indicate a damaged PCIe slot, which would explain why multiple GPUs give the same output. Alternatively, it might be a faulty or unusual motherboard—something rare. A possible fix would be to replace the motherboard, or simply accept that it may take a long time for the PC to start up.
I hope someone can clarify this person's issues since he appears unsure about what can or cannot be accelerated or slowed during various phases. For instance, he claims to reach the desktop quickly but then ages before he can actually see anything. If he cannot perceive anything, how does he know he has arrived at the desktop?