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Hello, i built a computer with 3.0 ghz dual core intel cpu with 8 gbs of ram, asus p5g41t-m motherboard as well as 650 watt powersource. When i boot the computer i get a blank screen for 15 minutes, 15 minutes later i get the asus screen and post and then it boots my operating system. i checked in the bios if quick boot was enabled and it was.
I would greatly appreciate it if you guys would help me.Thank you so much
 
I can't imagine any scenario where that would happen.

You say you have the OS installed? How long ago did you build this?

Is this a fresh install of the OS? Which OS?

Does this happen if you tell the computer to reboot, or is it only when it boots cold?
 

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the windows is not a fresh install. The OS is windows xp. After I built the pc, without plugging in the HD i booted it to see if it was working. I got a blank screen. I decided it to let it run and see what happens and then 15 minutes later i hear the fan spin faster and then I get the asus logo and post and then bios. This happens when when i boot it cold. As of right now im waiting for it to load so I can see if this problem happens when i tell the computer to reboot. Thank you guys so much for your replies!
 

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I will backup my data and reinstall windows and update bios and message back. the power source is a rocketfish rf500wps2 500w. It's brand new. Thank you so much for your suggestions, I will try them asap!
 

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with the windows cd inside its still the same result it takes me around 15 minutes to load up the asus logo screen and post
 

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I installed windows and updated the bios to the latest bios on the asus server, and still i'm getting the same problem.
 

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what i have noticed in post is that i get this message...BIOS update recommended.
To unleash this CPU´s full power, please perform Bios update process . But the thing is i have updated the bios to the latest one on the asus website.
 
If it reboots fast, but takes a long time to reach the BIOS in a cold boot, it's probably the PSU as I mentioned earlier.

Rocketfish is a very poor brand and I would not be surprised, because it's made by one of the very worst manufacturers of PSUs ever: Huntkey. It's taking that long to warm up and produce stable power. Take it back to Best Buy and get an Antec.
 

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now when i reboot it, it takes the same time as when i cold boot it. Ill try getting a new psu today and post back