Start up in about 16 to 40 seconds.
Start up in about 16 to 40 seconds.
Hi, I recently performed a full system reset due to an odd issue where the spinning blue wheel would freeze near the cursor during startup. Back then, boot times were around 12 to 18 seconds, varying with how long the machine had been off. Now, using the same settings, my system boots much slower, and applications like iTunes take longer to launch, even when using the SSD. This problem persists whether I’ve adjusted settings in Samsung Magician or changed drivers for the Marvell controller on my X-79 Deluxe board. It might help to note that the POST time is set to one second, but it still takes about 15 seconds to reach the Windows 8 pre-launch logo. There’s also a splash screen labeled ‘Marvell Controller Set Up’ during that waiting period. Could you shed any light on what might be causing this? Thanks, Jack P.S. – I switched the MSCONFIG settings to standard ones that usually speed things up.
Your SSD is quite old, possibly nearing the end of its operational lifespan.
Your SSD is an Intel SATA controller. Turn off the other controllers as recommended. For your audio/video setup, you’re using a specific solution. With an SSD and Windows 8.1 running in compatibility mode, aim for about 6 seconds to boot. This should happen quickly after powering on without restarting, starting from the moment you press the power button until the desktop appears. I suspect you’re using Windows 8.1 in compatibility mode within UEFI. Otherwise, the only solution is to reformat and reinstall Windows 8.1. Also, ensure your graphics card supports UEFI. For more details, see this guide:
Seems like my system details might be missing from the post info. 780 DCU II and 840 Pro are noted.
Your graphics card is ready for UEFI setup. That’s a positive sign. If you decide to reinstall the operating system, refer to the instructions provided earlier. Beyond that, it’s noteworthy. I anticipated you mentioning Samsung 840, where I’d highlight the performance decline over time. Alright, I’m unsure about the antivirus software you’re using—some do include a virus scan at startup, and it’s usually hard to turn it off. The most reliable method is to remove it, restart the machine, and check for any enhancements. If nothing changes, you can reinstall it. With Windows Defender built-in, there’s no need to intervene; it doesn’t support this feature. Remember that booting from shutdown is quicker than restarting in Windows 8 or 10, since the system partially hibernates during shutdown. Consider trying the advice: connect the SSD to the Intel SATA port and disable other components. Generally, the goal is to eliminate potential causes for better diagnosis.
I recently spent an hour trying to navigate the UEFI guide from the link provided. Keep in mind that everything is connected to the fastest Intel controllers for its type, but I received a message indicating the boot setting wasn’t supported by the hardware. I had to enable CSM to allow it to proceed. The video also mentioned an option for UEFI boot in the boot priority UI on ASUS boards, which I don’t have. Right now, I only have a DVD drive and a Samsung drive, after removing the others. I’ve reinstalled Windows, but I’m still facing issues: the computer refuses to follow the guide, restarts after copying files and selecting a drive, and I can’t boot from USB. The only workaround is using DVD drive as a boot override. Any suggestions? Sorry if this was unclear, I’m currently resting on my iPad.
CSM must be disabled to prevent BIOS emulation. With RAID set up, UEFI booting isn't supported right now, but since you only have an SSD, that shouldn't be an issue. Make sure your SATA controller is configured for AHCI in UEFI. Look at your graphics card's firmware details for an upgrade to UEFI compatibility. You can verify this by removing the GPU and relying solely on Intel's built-in graphics (CSM should be off). After turning CSM off, when you boot your Windows disk, you should see two choices: UEFI and another method for the drive. Choose UEFI.
The integration is not present because it uses the X79 platform.