Slow boot duration MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX paired with Ryzen 5 3400G experiencing delayed startup and video problems.
Slow boot duration MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX paired with Ryzen 5 3400G experiencing delayed startup and video problems.
Hello everyone, this is my initial contribution here. I’m trying to be clear and share all the details needed for assistance. My situation: a week ago I purchased this build. I wanted to know why I selected this specific MB over others. Initially, I needed a native VGA output for my 19" 1280x1024 LCD monitor, so I didn’t want to depend on any HDMI-VGA or DVI-VGA adapters. Additionally, the idea of VRM coolers and having four RAM slots instead of two appealed to me because it would support better future upgrades and be more cost-effective. Considering these factors and buying from Amzn Italy—which may have fewer options compared to other regions—I thought this was a solid choice. Still, there are some concerns.
1. Fast startup turned off to properly recognize the screen during initial launches. The display would automatically switch to a lower resolution of 800x600, then optimally to 1280x1024, but it would become blank. I initially suspected a driver problem, so I installed the AMD Radeon software (Adrenalin 2020 Edition 20.9.1 Optional), not the latest version. After installation, the resolution issue disappeared, and I could work smoothly at 1280x1024. However, when the PC powered on, the screen would go black during the MB splash, and the computer kept booting. Since the display was blank, I had to restart manually from the front panel. Following advice from other forum members, I disabled the fast startup in W10, which resolved the issue—now it boots correctly and the display is always detected. I still don’t fully understand why this happened.
Now moving on to the second concern: slow spash screen loading time. It’s a common problem, but I prefer avoiding it with new hardware. I’ll share some high-quality video clips while I continue explaining the issue. https://imgur.com/a/ygjAjgq
Hi, thanks for your message. No, I didn’t use any CMOS clear and Windows wasn’t installed via USB key on a brand new, untouched SSD. The USB key was made with Microsoft’s official media creation tool the day before the PC arrived, and the SO was definitely updated to the latest version.
I continued reading the second part of the tale. A fellow Italian user recommended turning off all boot options except the Windows Boot Manager. According to his suggestion, this would cut down the splash time, which is around 15 seconds as shown in the video. I followed his advice, but nothing changed—it still takes at least 15 seconds from power-on to the screen with the MB logo. Although the slow start-up might not be a major concern for me, it could become bothersome if it becomes a recurring issue. I could handle it as a minor quirk, even if it bothers me. The main worry is what to do if the blank screen problem reappears later. Right now, I can still switch to another model or upgrade to an Intel-based system if needed, but I need to make this decision quickly: I’m wasting time searching instead of getting back to work. I might also have made a mistake with the RAM memory settings, though I don’t think that’s the real cause.