I've created a bootable Memtest86 USB but my computer keeps booting into Windows instead of running the test. I've already disabled secure boot, which fixed an error I faced before. I've tried different USB drives and ports, and I'm currently running the Windows Memory Diagnostic, but it's stuck at 21% after six hours. Here are my specs: Gigabyte Aorus X470 motherboard, Ryzen 5 5600X CPU, 32GB RAM (4x8GB G.Skill Trident 3200 MHz), 3080 Ti GPU, and a WD SN770 SSD.
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It sounds like your USB ports might not be configured to boot correctly. Try using USB ports that support BIOS booting, and make sure you set the boot order in your BIOS to prioritize the USB drive. You could also try enabling any options for slow boot or boot menu prompts to see if that helps you select the USB successfully.
Would using the port I originally used to install Windows work for this? I'm not too familiar with Memtest.