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Yes, you can wait longer before posting.

Yes, you can wait longer before posting.

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LunaDoll
Member
193
06-27-2025, 03:38 PM
#1
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice. My computer usually posts quickly, but after a storm it shut down because the surge protector failed. It didn’t even notice the power loss. Now it takes about 3-4 minutes to post again, and everything works fine afterward. Windows isn’t affected at all. Maybe it’s something simple—don’t worry, it’s not a big deal. It’s really annoying. Do you have any suggestions? If no one can help, I’ll just grab something to eat or drink while it starts! LOL Thanks for the feedback, everyone—have a nice day! -Fugaroo
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LunaDoll
06-27-2025, 03:38 PM #1

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice. My computer usually posts quickly, but after a storm it shut down because the surge protector failed. It didn’t even notice the power loss. Now it takes about 3-4 minutes to post again, and everything works fine afterward. Windows isn’t affected at all. Maybe it’s something simple—don’t worry, it’s not a big deal. It’s really annoying. Do you have any suggestions? If no one can help, I’ll just grab something to eat or drink while it starts! LOL Thanks for the feedback, everyone—have a nice day! -Fugaroo

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oXxBlueEyes
Junior Member
23
06-27-2025, 09:30 PM
#2
Did you verify that Memory Context Restore is activated during BIOS setup?
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oXxBlueEyes
06-27-2025, 09:30 PM #2

Did you verify that Memory Context Restore is activated during BIOS setup?

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KillaKam04
Junior Member
11
06-29-2025, 04:18 PM
#3
Sure, I'll take care of that. I'll look up the steps for your Gigabyte motherboard. Also, installing the 7900XT from a 1080Ti added roughly 15 extra seconds, but that was the end.
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KillaKam04
06-29-2025, 04:18 PM #3

Sure, I'll take care of that. I'll look up the steps for your Gigabyte motherboard. Also, installing the 7900XT from a 1080Ti added roughly 15 extra seconds, but that was the end.

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Jaycheese
Junior Member
26
07-01-2025, 05:48 AM
#4
No, I didn't use DDU for that purpose.
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Jaycheese
07-01-2025, 05:48 AM #4

No, I didn't use DDU for that purpose.

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Windiox
Member
226
07-01-2025, 07:12 AM
#5
Yep, did that awhile back. Been going strong for 2 weeks. Power blinks and it's a 4 min wait to post now or show anything on screen.
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Windiox
07-01-2025, 07:12 AM #5

Yep, did that awhile back. Been going strong for 2 weeks. Power blinks and it's a 4 min wait to post now or show anything on screen.

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Trentqn
Member
150
07-01-2025, 12:25 PM
#6
No, you shouldn't just remove the CMOS battery to fully reset the BIOS.
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Trentqn
07-01-2025, 12:25 PM #6

No, you shouldn't just remove the CMOS battery to fully reset the BIOS.

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Miquelet33
Junior Member
3
07-01-2025, 08:54 PM
#7
I haven't, I'll attempt again next time. Appreciate the thanks!
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Miquelet33
07-01-2025, 08:54 PM #7

I haven't, I'll attempt again next time. Appreciate the thanks!

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iTz_NightWolf
Member
70
07-08-2025, 07:33 PM
#8
Ensure power is cut during this process and attempt to discharge the system. When the device runs on mains voltage, the CMOS battery remains inactive—it's the mains that supplies power to the CMOS chip.
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iTz_NightWolf
07-08-2025, 07:33 PM #8

Ensure power is cut during this process and attempt to discharge the system. When the device runs on mains voltage, the CMOS battery remains inactive—it's the mains that supplies power to the CMOS chip.