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Starting the computer is taking too long and BIOS is running very slow

Your computer is taking a long time to POST (Power On Self Test), and when you enter BIOS (Basic Input Output System), the computer is responding to keystrokes in a slow and lagging manner. However once Windows starts, your computer runs at it's usual speed, you may have a problem with a USB hub.

POST: Power On Self Test

This problem usually manifests as a slower than normal POST while booting your PC. On a Compaq Presario which experienced this issue, each line of the POST took longer than normal to appear. On entering BIOS, we found that the computer responded very slowly to keystrokes and re-drawing the screen. In fact we could literally see it redrawing individual menu entries as the cursor was moved over them.

BIOS: Basic I/O System

When we booted to the Microsoft Memory Diagnostic Tool, we found that it was responding at the same slow speed as the BIOS. However once Windows itself started, the computer resumed it's usual fast operation

This is a rare and unusual problem and we traced it back to a cheap non branded USB hub which, once removed, solved the problem. USB hubs are made inexpensively at the best of times, and we would highly recommend sticking with a branded device such as a Targus or Belkin hub.

If you’re experiencing this kind of problem, we can take care of it for you. Just call us for more information.