I recently built my first PC and everything seemed to go smoothly during assembly. However, I'm encountering several frustrating issues with boot times. Upon pressing the power button, the fans and RGB lights turn on, but the white front panel LEDs don't light up. The fans initially spin loudly and quickly, then settle down after about 30 to 60 seconds. At this point, the monitor receives a signal, but sometimes it skips the BIOS prompt and goes directly to Windows. The LED that indicates motherboard status flashes several times (I counted 15 flashes) before anything appears on screen. Once in Windows, everything functions normally except my keyboard occasionally disconnects and reconnects at random. I've tried default settings, disabling fast boot, and updating the BIOS, and I'm confident all cables are secure. I'm using a Ryzen 7500F processor, which I heard may cause long POST times, but the inconsistency and occasional skipping of the BIOS prompt make me worried that something may be wrong. Additionally, when powered down, my keyboard stays lit and the Ethernet port lights keep flashing until I disconnect the power cord. Any advice on this would be appreciated!
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The loud fan noise makes sense—some motherboards ramp up cooling to prevent overheating during initial boot processes, so don't worry too much about that. Regarding the BIOS issues, try a different graphics card if you have one available, or see if any BIOS options pertain to graphics initialization. If it sometimes skips the prompt, it might throw off the motherboard’s read sequence too.
It’s good you’ve tried updating BIOS and ensuring cables are connected! One thing you might want to look into is whether there are any BIOS settings regarding USB devices on startup. Sometimes peripherals can cause delays if they aren't recognized properly. Try unplugging everything except essentials during boot to test.
It sounds like a few things could be going wrong here. First, those flashing lights on your keyboard and the Ethernet port keeping active might be related to a power setting in Windows. Make sure to disable fast startup in the power options, as it can cause weird behavior. As for boot speeds, your Ryzen 7500F may contribute to longer POST times, but flashing LEDs might indicate a deeper issue with the motherboard or initialization. Double-check all connections, and maybe consider resetting BIOS settings again to see if anything changes. If the problem persists, you might want to test with a different keyboard—sometimes compatibility can be an issue with new builds. Hope this helps!
I had a similar experience with a Ryzen build! I found that reseating the RAM helped a lot. Just make sure everything is properly in place. It can make a huge difference with boot stability.
Definitely check those power settings! It's crucial for preventing issues. Plus, if your keyboard has lighting, some might stay powered until they’re fully shut down. It’s a good idea to fully power down and ensure nothing is in a hibernation state.