MOBO Splash Screen

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Previously had Windows 8.1 on the system. Just formatted the partitions and did a clean install of Windows 7 on the system. Even with the new system, my motherboard splash screen is still taking way too long for the boot. It seems as though it's taking time to read the HDD, but once it does, it's pretty fast to boot windows.

[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1TuXouTEgY"][/video]


I even tried disabling the Full Page Logo option in the BIOS, still does the same thing...
[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbn8wsSZTj0"][/video]

If you notice, it's taking a full minute to boot, and it's all because of the MOBO spash. During the second video, I was able to see it do nothing for the first 40+ seconds, and then I saw it "detected ATA/ATAPI devices" or something like that, I may have gotten the acronym wrong, but that's when it jumps into the OS.

I don't know what to do.
 

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Videos are private, try updating BIOS.
 

SeanMS

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Changed them to public, sorry.
Also, I've manually updated ALL drivers being a custom PC, and the BIOS is on it's most updated version.
(ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ver. 2.70)
 

Andrew Buck

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1/21/2014 drivers? Sounds outdated. May be your Hard Drive, but it is unlikely. Reseat your CPU.
 

SeanMS

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I'm probably gonna hold on the CPU reseating. I've been gaming on it before I took Win 8.1 off, and it was fine. Also, I've got a custom cooler on it and I don't have extra thermal paste laying around.

As far as the HDD, I've been thinking about that before even posting, and I may try to switch that with another one (I've got plenty lying around).

I just assumed it was the MOBO, maybe some setting I was missing.

Most up-to-date version: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z87%20Extreme4/?cat=Download&os=BIOS

Any other takes on this issue?
 
It looks like your BIOS is timing out, waiting for something. Have you changed any of the settings in relation to USB devices? I've seen this behavior when there was a USB printer plugged in that had a built in memory card reader. The BIOS was timing out on the memory card reader, so if you have any USB devices that can function as a memory card reader, you might see what happens when those are unplugged before you try booting. Also, it could be as simple as changing the settings for USB behavior in BIOS.
 
I still suspect a timeout related to USB is occurring. That would also be easy to test. With the computer powered off, unplug all USB devices and boot. If it comes up without delay, you've found the direction to go hunting. Some BIOSs have USB issues.

The only other possible cause that comes to mind would be bad firmware, if the OP was running an SSD.
 

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@Andrew Buck
So I've tried a different HDD, still the same issue. I've also tried clearing the CMOS; which set everything to the defaults, and still the same issue. I downloaded THE manual online, nothing about POST codes. I'll keep checking on that.

@bigpinkdragon286
My USB configuration options are as follows:
USB Controller -> (Enable) / Disable
Intel USB3.0 Mode -> (Smart Auto) / Auto / Enabled / Disabled
Legacy USB Support -> (Enabled) / DIsabled / Auto / UEFI Setup Only
Legacy USB3.0 Support -> (Enabled) / Disabled
USB Compatibility Patch -> (Disabled) / Enable
 

SeanMS

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I'm starting to think this just isn't worth the headache. It runs great once Windows hits, I was just wanting to fix the splash screen that takes 1 min to boot, which is ridiculous. Probably just going to finish my driver updates and be done with it. If anyone has anything else to add, please let me know.

One additional thing I did was relocate my HDD and DVD Drive from the SATA3_A0 & A1 ports into the SATA3_0 & 1 ports. I heard that this was better for performance. Didn't see a difference, but I'll leave them where they are now.
 
I mentioned earlier that the manual doesn't have the codes in it. I went and looked before I said that. :p

Have you tried booting without USB devices being plugged in yet?

Try disabling both Legacy USB Support options. Note though, this may make it impossible for you to get back into BIOS with a USB keyboard unless you clear the CMOS again.
 

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The only USB devices I've been using are my mouse/keyboard. I can try disabling USB Legacy support here, give me some time just in case I have to clear CMOS again.

EDIT: Also, I found that code A2 means IDE detect, although I don't have any IDE devices so...yeah
And if it's the same codes as the Z77 model, then 99 means Super I/O initialization...hmm
 
If there are any USB hubs, such as in a USB keyboard or mouse, these could be throwing off the BIOS as it tries to poll for bootable devices.

And, again, try booting with no USB devices plugged in. Really shouldn't be that big of a deal to test that, and then we can rule it out altogether. :) Assuming a keyboard and mouse can't be the problem is not a guarantee.

No printer? (just double-checking)
 

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Tried without any USB's, didn't help.
Also, in reference to the codes I disabled the Serial Port (Super I/0 Configuration) but it did not help with the boot. (Do I need this on?)

And finally, I don't see a way to disable IDE detection. (A2)

No printer yet. The OS is fresh, I've only installed a few system drivers and updates.
 
No, you don't need your serial port enabled unless you are specifically planning to use it. Often, you have to provide the physical interface to the serial port yourself from a pin-header on the motherboard. They are rarely present anymore due to obsolescence.

If you want to disable IDE detection, disable any SATA / IDE ports.

Does the motherboard have any extra controller chips for enabling more ports than the in-built MCH comes with?

Drivers aren't relevant until the OS, Windows in this case, has loaded. Your BIOS is having an issue at the hardware level, but with what we haven't determined yet.
 

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Device Manager:

>IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers
ASmedia 106x SATA Controller
ATA Channel 0
ATA Channel 0
ATA Channel 1
ATA Channel 1
Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller

Other than this, I don't know what you were asking me.
 
Like I said, it's a BIOS issue, so once Windows boots, you've passed the point of dealing with it. The answer is going to lie within the BIOS or hardware configuration, as it's BIOS that is sitting and waiting. This has nothing to do with Windows.

What you listed from Device Manager is essentially the hardware I'm talking about, but what you do there to it under Device Manager in Windows will have no effect on your BIOS's startup behavior. You would need to configure those ports inside of BIOS to effect a change in the startup behavior.

Section 4.4.3 Storage Configuration in your user's manual has some pretty interesting things listed. It's on the page labelled 86.

Apparently you have a supplemental SATA controller chip onboard that adds two more SATA ports, one of which is shared with your eSATA port. In the configuration options for this chip you should have an option to disable it, and underneath that configuration is listed SATA Boot ROM, for which the manual specifies, "Disable for faster boot time." - Any chance you have this option enabled? Also, if you're not specifically using the eSATA or SATA3_A0_A1(there is no reason to use these ports since you haven't already used up the Intel supplied ports), you should also be able to disable the ASMedia SATA3 Mode altogether.