Hi everyone,
I have a Z77 ASRock Extreme4, Intel 3570K with 32 GB memory, Intel SSDs for C: and D:
Recently, when I reboot (eg after patching), the machine boots, the Windows logo starts, but then it stalls there. Watching the HD light on the case shows that it continues to flash off and on. After I clear the CMOS on the MB, I can generally successfully boot all the way through to logging into Windows.
I don't recall that I made any recent changes. Most of my changes get applied within VMs that I run on the machine.
I'd be grateful for any thoughts. I'm prepared to purchase a new MB and CPU (thinking ASRock Z97 Extreme6 - need the SATA ports). But, if I can fix it without the expense, that would be great. Thanks!
I have a Z77 ASRock Extreme4, Intel 3570K with 32 GB memory, Intel SSDs for C: and D:
Recently, when I reboot (eg after patching), the machine boots, the Windows logo starts, but then it stalls there. Watching the HD light on the case shows that it continues to flash off and on. After I clear the CMOS on the MB, I can generally successfully boot all the way through to logging into Windows.
I don't recall that I made any recent changes. Most of my changes get applied within VMs that I run on the machine.
I'd be grateful for any thoughts. I'm prepared to purchase a new MB and CPU (thinking ASRock Z97 Extreme6 - need the SATA ports). But, if I can fix it without the expense, that would be great. Thanks!