Why doesn't my new desktop PC have a "Fast Boot" option in the BIOS?

[theonek]

umm 40 sec to boot with win10 is too much....

 

[Bill_Bright]

umm 40 sec to boot with win10 is too much....

You can't really say that as it all depends on what the user has loading with Windows. Every computer is different with different drivers and different programs, most notably different security programs starting with Windows.

I had a pretty quick XP system back in the day and it always took over 4 minutes to fully boot!

when you're only booting up once a day.

Once a day? I typically go several weeks without booting. I typically only boot my systems when some Windows or application "update" requires a reboot. Otherwise, I just let my computers go to sleep. And when waking, I'm the bottleneck - as the slow human. When I press a key or wiggle my mouse to wake my computer, my computer always has to wait on me to enter my password. If this computer did not require a password, we would be talking around 5 seconds - and that includes the time it takes for my monitors to come alive too. As it is, if I am quick and ready to start typing (and my fingers are paying attention to what my mind is telling them) when the password prompt appears all is good to go in about 9 or 10 seconds.

Now that is with W10 Pro and most importantly DDR4 RAM. DDR4 supports low voltage standby mode for faster startup coming out of sleep. On my other DDR3 machine, it is still quick because it too uses SSDs. But it is not as quick.

 

[EarthDog]

Fast boot works fine and in many cases can significantly cut down boot times, though not always. I dont use this and say keep it off regardless.

That said...and I stopped reading a couple of posts in... maybe your budget board on a budget chipset doesnt have the option in the first place.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Once a day? I typically go several weeks without booting.

A lot of people do that and I'm not saying it's a bad thing. My school of thought is to shut-down whenever the system will go unused for more than 60min or I'm leaving the property. There's a security reason for that which I won't go into here.

 

[Bill_Bright]

Well, I don't see it as a security reason unless you have sensitive data that might remain in memory and a sophisticated and talented bad guy who is specifically targeting you who might gain physical access to your computer when you leave.

For most users, if a bad guy is going to break into your home and gain physical access to your computer, it is much more likely to be a common burglar seeking drug money. And they will quickly yank the power cord, grab and run than try to see what data is still left in memory.

It is not really an energy conservation effort either, because shutting down through the Start menu and letting it go to sleep just put the computer in standby mode. The PSU, for example, is still running and supplying +5Vsb standby voltages to multiple points on the motherboard keeping it alive. So unless your normal routine is to unplug from the wall or flip the master power switch on the back of the power supply (if it has one) it is still consuming power during sleep - albeit very little power.

That said, a full "cold" power off (unplug from wall) is not ideal these days because Windows 10, by default, does various "housekeeping" chores in the middle of the night (unless the defaults are changed) to include running Windows Update, reboots, etc.

So it really is just a matter of personal preference. I only kill power completely if leaving town for a few days and that is only on some of my systems. I keep another computer in sleep mode, and my network alive in case I need to access something remotely when I am gone.

Of course, if you read the owner's manual for just about any electrical device in our homes, they all have some legal talk about unplugging if going to be gone for awhile.

 

[newtekie1]

You can't really say that as it all depends on what the user has loading with Windows. Every computer is different with different drivers and different programs, most notably different security programs starting with Windows.

I had a pretty quick XP system back in the day and it always took over 4 minutes to fully boot!

Not to mention it also has to do with what hardware is connected to the computer. Just having my 2TB hard drive connected to my computer causes my boot time to go up from ~30 seconds to ~45.

 

[theFOoL]

Well on my 775 I have Quick Boot Enabled and Windows 10 boots in 10 seconds. I have a SSD and 2 hard drives plus two USB Flash Drives and one USB HDD Enclosure abd also a USB Drive 2TB for Storage (well tge Flash Drives are Storage to so)

 

[Bill_Bright]

Not to mention it also has to do with what hardware is connected to the computer.

That's why I mentioned drivers. But more to your point, the number of different hardware devices will add to the boot times too - especially USB devices.

It should be noted Windows 10 is particularly coded to boot faster, making the system available to the user as quick as possible, even if it means stuff is still loading after the user starts using it. This is due, in part, to the cooperation between W10 and the most modern UEFI hardware and DDR4. A good thing.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Well, I don't see it as a security reason

Trust me, there's a reason.

 

[Bill_Bright]

Trust me, there's a reason.

I know there is. I even explained one of the main ones but you chose not to include that part of my comment in your quote.

And for the record and future reference, never trust anyone who says "Trust me". Bing Google it to see why.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I know there is. I even explained one of the main ones but you chose not to include that part of my comment in your quote.

I didn't ignore it. And you're right there are a lot of different ways to do things.

And for the record and future reference, never trust anyone who says "Trust me". Bing Google it to see why.

Good point. However, some people are trustworthy.

 

[95Viper]

Let's get back to the OP's topic.
Thank You

 

[ManofGod]

Without that option, you won't be able to enable what you want. Nor Secure Boot.

I cannot guarantee what that option will do for YOUR PC, but on my PC, I always used it, with both Secure Boot and Fast boot, not once did it create issues.

Also Fast Boot should not be confuses with Fast Startup in Windows.

I know this thread is old but, I do not appear to have those Windows OS Configuration settings available on my B550 Gaming Plus board. Is there something that needs to be enabled first to see the MSI Fastboot setting?

 

[biffzinker]

Is there something that needs to be enabled first to see the MSI Fastboot setting?

None of those options exist on my B450 Tomahawk other than the Windows 10 WHQL, and Secure Boot are combined into one setting. In the latest BIOS update MSI did add in a option in memory configuration for speeding up memory training/initialization. It's referred to as a fast boot option.

 

[Reggie124]

Hi
I am new to this forum.
Just come on to this website for answer to fast booting on msi b450m pro m2 max.

I was messing around the setting and if you disable FULL SCREEN LOGO DISPLAY.

It will boot faster in Windows 10

 

[TheoneandonlyMrK]

Mussels:
Yes. Windows has been installed in UEFI mode. I believe fast boot is enabled in windows. How can I confirm?

FordGT90Concept:
I have the following USB devices connected:
1.) External USB 3.0 Seagate HD
2.) USB Wireless-AC adapter
3.) USB Bluetooth dongle

I'll try disconnecting them and see what happens.

eidairaman1:
I'm currently using a 1TB Samsung SSD for the OS and apps.

I think the external drive is holding your boot time back , it's getting checked for relevance. At boot, if I have my external hd on during boot it gets extended.
Can't say much about fastboot bios entry since I've not experienced a lack of it , it can be in odd places though.

Wow necro thread @Reggie124 if you have a issue I'd start a new thread.

 

[95Viper]

Have not heard from OP in a year or so.
He was still waiting for MSI resolution.
If OP needs to re-open thread, let the Moderation team know.