Startup problem with new pc

[lynnec]

I received my new PC from PCSpecialist and it's everything I could wish for - except for one thing. And I'm not sure whether it's a software or hardware problem.
Here's the link to my spec https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/ZQ!SVPTwew/
Basically, it's a Gigabyte X670 X AX : ATX motherboard, 32 gb of RAM and an Nvidia 3070ti graphics card.
When I start up, it waits for ages (up to a minute) until I get the first beep as the motherboard screen and then the OS (Win 11 Home) loads. I've checked the boot order, made sure the nvme is first on the list, but I don't know what to do next. After the beep it loads fine and fast, as it should.
Not sure where to start with this one. Any ideas?

 

[SpyderTracks]

When I start up, it waits for ages (up to a minute) until I get the first beep as the motherboard screen and then the OS (Win 11 Home) loads.

That's where it's training the RAM to reach optimal frequency overclocks, it's part of the new AMD EXPO memory overclocking that replaces DOCP on DDR5

Now, it should only occur the first time you boot the system, and then should evaluate best frequencies and hard set them so it boots normally then after.

Early BIOSes had a bug where it would run AMD EXPO each time it boots.

What BIOS version are you on? You may need to contact PCS and agree with them to apply the latest BIOS (as doing it without PCS approval can void your warranty)

 

[lynnec]

The BIOS is F4 PI
Since I have DDR5 at 6000 hz, should I contact PCS? There seem to have been a bunch of BIOS updates recently.

 

[SpyderTracks]

The BIOS is F4 PI

Ok, weird, that's the latest, they have a BETA BIOS of F5B but I wouldn't suggest flashing a BETA and don't think PCS would approve that anyway.

This is for another Gigabyte board, but there is a setting you can manually set for it to ignore memory training, this is actually for another board, but should be similar to your BIOS layout, try enabling this

Advanced BIOS (F2) > Settings Tab > AMD CBS > UMC Common Options > DDR Options > DDR Memory Features > Memory Context Restore > Enable it

Source: https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/long-am5-post-times.300869/

DRAM re-training is then avoided whenever possible to improve POST times. This won't adversely affect performance or safety of the board operation in anyway.

 

[lynnec]

I'll give that a try, thank you!

 

[SpyderTracks]

I'll give that a try, thank you!

Keep an eye on the BIOS updates, when they release the next official one which will probably be F6, then give PCS a call and get their approval to flash it as I reckon that will solve this bug

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But hopefully that workaround will see you through until they release an update.

 

[lynnec]

It does seem to have worked! Thank you so much. It starts up much faster now.

 

[SpyderTracks]

It does seem to have worked! Thank you so much. It starts up much faster now.

Great stuff

 

[Scott]

So, you've checked the boot order, and the nvme is in pole position, but that darn motherboard still takes its sweet time before the first beep. That's a puzzler, for sure! Here's a personal tip - before diving too deep into the software rabbit hole, why not try reseating the RAM sticks? Sometimes, a wonky connection can cause slow startups. Give 'em a gentle wiggle and see if that helps.

Please don't necro solved threads. It gives the impression you are a spammer and you are immediately put on the watch list

Closing the thread as the issue is solved. Memory Context Restore is the ideal solution across all motherboard vendors, the menu path may vary.