Asus Maximus V gene 21sec boot lag.

[Crushnik]

Hello

I'm having a problem with my Asus Maximus V gene.
Its taking too long to boot (IMO), 21 seconds (vid below).
Windows starts within 12 seconds...

Any idea about what might cause this? Because I dont think its normal.

I got latest BIOS, tbh after last upgrade there was small improvement.
The only 1 setting I change in BIOS is memory OC from stock 1333 to 1600. Everything else is default.

System specs from AIDA64:

    Motherboard:
      CPU Type                                          QuadCore Intel Core i7-3770K, 3933 MHz (39 x 101)
      Motherboard Name                                  Asus Maximus V Gene  (1 PCI-E x4, 2 PCI-E x16, 1 Mini-PCIE, 4 DDR3 DIMM, Audio, Video, Gigabit LAN)
      Motherboard Chipset                               Intel Panther Point Z77, Intel Ivy Bridge
      System Memory                                     8145 MB  (DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM)
      DIMM2: Corsair Vengeance LP CML8GX3M2A1600C9      4 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM  (9-9-9-24 @ 666 MHz)  (8-8-8-22 @ 592 MHz)  (7-7-7-19 @ 518 MHz)  (6-6-6-16 @ 444 MHz)
      DIMM4: Corsair Vengeance LP CML8GX3M2A1600C9      4 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM  (9-9-9-24 @ 666 MHz)  (8-8-8-22 @ 592 MHz)  (7-7-7-19 @ 518 MHz)  (6-6-6-16 @ 444 MHz)
      BIOS Type                                         AMI (08/07/2012)

    Display:
      Video Adapter                                     NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670  (2048 MB)
      Monitor                                           Iiyama ProLite 2409HD  [24" LCD]  (11005M2103296)

    Multimedia:
      Audio Adapter                                     nVIDIA HDMI/DP @ nVIDIA GK104 - High Definition Audio Controller
      Audio Adapter                                     Realtek ALC899 @ Intel Panther Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller [C-1]

    Storage:
      IDE Controller                                    Asmedia 106x SATA Controller
      IDE Controller                                    Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller - 1E02
      Storage Controller                                APZ3SS86 IDE Controller
      Disk Drive                                        SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series ATA Device  (SATA-III)
      Disk Drive                                        WD Ext HDD 1021 USB Device  (931 GB, USB)
      Optical Drive                                     HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH24NS90 ATA Device
      Optical Drive                                     HMXIJWX XU3CDIJ8LQ SCSI CdRom Device
      SMART Hard Disks Status                           OK

    Input:
      Keyboard                                          HID (Razer Lycosa mirror - dont but it cuz its ****)
      Keyboard                                          HID
      Mouse                                             Logitech Optical Gaming Mouse G400
      Mouse                                             Mysz zgodna z HID

    Network:
      Network Adapter                                   TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter  (192.168.1.101)

    Peripherals:
      USB2 Controller                                   Intel Panther Point PCH - USB 2.0 EHCI Controller #1 [C-1]
      USB2 Controller                                   Intel Panther Point PCH - USB 2.0 EHCI Controller #2 [C-1]
      USB3 Controller                                   ASMedia ASM1042 USB 3.0 xHCI Controller
      USB3 Controller                                   Intel Panther Point PCH - USB 3.0 xHCI Controller [C-1]
      USB Device                                        Generic USB Hub
      USB Device                                        Generic USB Hub
      USB Device                                        Razer Lycosa
      USB Device                                        Razer Lycosa
      USB Device                                        TP-LINK Wireless USB Adapter
      USB Device                                        Urzadzenie kompozytowe USB
      USB Device                                        Urzadzenie kompozytowe USB
      USB Device                                        Urzadzenie pamieci masowej USB
      USB Device                                        Urzadzenie wejsciowe USB
      USB Device                                        Urzadzenie wejsciowe USB
      USB Device                                        USB Root Hub

    DMI:
      DMI BIOS Vendor                                   American Megatrends Inc.
      DMI BIOS Version                                  1204
      DMI System Manufacturer                           System manufacturer
      DMI System Product                                System Product Name
      DMI System Version                                System Version
      DMI System Serial Number                          System Serial Number
      DMI System UUID                                   00EAB636-DAD7DD11-B7B2C860-00C449EF
      DMI Motherboard Manufacturer                      ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
      DMI Motherboard Product                           MAXIMUS V GENE
      DMI Motherboard Version                           Rev 1.xx
      DMI Motherboard Serial Number                     MT7023037902572
      DMI Chassis Manufacturer                          Chassis Manufacture
      DMI Chassis Version                               Chassis Version
      DMI Chassis Serial Number                         Chassis Serial Number
      DMI Chassis Asset Tag                             Asset-1234567890
      DMI Chassis Type                                  Desktop Case

I apologise for quality, recorded with a brick.

[Thomas]

In the Windows search box type in "MSCONFIG" and press enter. Use the new box to disable and unnecessary programs from starting with Windows. Also make sure you do NOT have more than once Anti-Virus installed, this is a mistake that normally leads to crazy loading times as they conflict.

[HiVizMan]

Yip as Thomas has said it is an OS issue and not a BIOS or motherboard problem. Once the system has handed over to the OS (12 secs) it is out of the control of the hardware and all OS.

[Crushnik]

Hey, thanks for quick reply.

I am not sure we understand eachother...

U mean to tell me long Motherboard boot [from 0:06 to 0:27 - check vid] is caused by OS?

I dont have problem with windows boot time, 12 is enough for me.
Its MB post time what bothers me. Time before system starts to load.

Its too damn long... 🙂

EDIT:// And about MSCONFIG I already removed some programs (I always do) and I have nothing @autostart except ASUS software, antivirus and steam.

[HiVizMan]

Windows starts within 12 seconds...

I focused on that part. I do not have access to youtube at work. For me that statement means it takes 12sec from power on for windows to start. My bad 🙂

There are some things you can do with the BIOS settings depending on where you have your SATA devices connected. Plus any USB devices will add a second or two.

You say you have the latest BIOS could you give me the version number please.

[Crushnik]

My bad, I didn't write it clearly.

Bios version is 1204 (from 2012.08.10).

Thing is: after I turn on PC I see ROG logo for about 21 seconds, and then windows starts to load (which takes 12 sec).

The SSD and DVD are connected to Intel SATA port.

+ I have external HDD connected to USB, mouse, keyboard. USB wi-fi. (atm i dont have manual in my hand [Im @work aswell :)] so I cant tell which port are these connected to (Asmedia or Intel USB).

[Thomas]

Ah, i see what you mean. Try clearing the CMOS and removing all USB and SATA devices (apart from Keyboard, Mouse and OS Drive). This will help identify if some of your equipment is causing the long post time.