Lately, I've been having a problem with the computer getting past the BIOS. From time to time, I have been successful at getting past by sheer luck and get into OS to actually use the computer. Right now, I think my luck is running out. I was able to access the bios to check the boot priority and the UEFI recognizes and detects (in this order) Windows Boot Manager, my Samsung SSD, and something called HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH16NS. I assume that one is my 4 TB HDD. Right now, the only thing that I can think of is that a SATA cable is malfunctioning and I can't tell which one. Any advice on this would be appreciated.
Mobo: ASROCK Z97M Pro4
Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K CPU @4.00 GHz
RAM: 4 G.Skill memory sticks; 2 of them 4 GB and 2 of them 8 GB each for a total of 24 GB.
Update 1: Okay, now something changed. I looked up on my phone about the POST troubleshooting and unplugged all of the devices connected to my USB ports. I powered it on again and after several seconds, it begins the normal booting process and I could access my OS like normal. I reconnected all of my USB devices and I'm currently using the computer like normal. I haven't turned it off again just yet to test my theory, but could it be possible that unplugging my USB keyboard, mouse, etc. was the solution?
Mobo: ASROCK Z97M Pro4
Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K CPU @4.00 GHz
RAM: 4 G.Skill memory sticks; 2 of them 4 GB and 2 of them 8 GB each for a total of 24 GB.
Update 1: Okay, now something changed. I looked up on my phone about the POST troubleshooting and unplugged all of the devices connected to my USB ports. I powered it on again and after several seconds, it begins the normal booting process and I could access my OS like normal. I reconnected all of my USB devices and I'm currently using the computer like normal. I haven't turned it off again just yet to test my theory, but could it be possible that unplugging my USB keyboard, mouse, etc. was the solution?
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