The computer shuts down a few times after turning it on.
The computer shuts down a few times after turning it on.
Hello, I've upgraded my PC with mostly new components, including the case and hard drives. It now restarts a couple of times when turned on, and it's running much slower than before even with better parts. I switched from Intel to AMD, but I'm unsure if I should reinstall Windows or just update the BIOS again. I'm sorry if this seems obvious, but I'm not sure what to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Yes, if you haven't already, switching platforms can help use the previous install. Running the old setup might lead to strange problems, especially with a Ryzen system. It's best to make a brand-new Windows install USB using the Microsoft media creation tool.
Sure, I'll handle that first thing tomorrow. Regarding the Windows reinstall, will I lose my BIOS update?
BIOS is stored on a chip called ROM and is located on the motherboard. The operating system is installed on your hard drive. When you turn on the PC, it first runs the POST sequence and then loads from ROM, proceeding through the standard boot process. Initially it displays the BIOS logo before transitioning to the OS. Your BIOS update will remain intact.
Based on my knowledge of the AMD platform, when a PC restarts during boot it typically loads default RAM settings since BIOS adjustments didn’t work. The AM4 architecture generally boots more slowly, which isn’t a major concern for most users. I wouldn’t be too concerned unless you can share a PCPP list or provide your PC’s specifications for further help. For now, try running HWINFO64 to confirm your BIOS RAM settings match what you intended. [edit] Also, it’s likely that reinstalling Windows after upgrading to a different platform could have resolved the issue.
Got it. I'll proceed with that. The specs are already set in my profile, and a fresh install made little difference—still around 16 seconds to boot, compared to the 5-6 seconds on my Xeon.
You won't see any improvement in speed when using AM4. The only option is to turn on fast boot, though the startup time still feels longer with AM4.