I built my PC around 3 years ago, and it's never been able to boot directly into Windows 11. It's really frustrating to have to go into BIOS every time I want to start my computer. I have a single m.2 SSD where the operating system is installed. I've tried a ton of troubleshooting steps, including resetting the BIOS, reseating components, clearing the CMOS, updating firmware, and tweaking settings like RAM speeds and boot options. Despite all this, I still can't get it to boot straight into Windows. Here are my specs: CPU: 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700K, Motherboard: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, RAM: 32GB DDR4, SSD: 1TB INTEL NVMe, 850W PSU. I finally figured out it was a simple issue with fan connections that caused it not to read properly, but I'm curious if anyone else has faced similar issues before!
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If you have the capability, adding a video showcasing the issue might help others diagnose it more easily! Have you noticed any specific error messages that pop up when it boots? Sometimes that can give you a clue.
I had a similar issue after a Windows update. The only way I could get my PC to boot normally again was to do a fresh install of Windows 11. If you're still stuck, that might be worth considering.
First off, make sure your OS drive is set as the primary boot device in the BIOS. It's a common oversight! Also, have you tried testing your RAM sticks one at a time? Sometimes just one faulty stick can cause boot issues.
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