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The hdd delay tag covers BIOS settings that introduce a startup delay for hard drives, often used to resolve cold boot issues where a computer powers on then immediately shuts down. In the provided thread, a user with an MSI B75MA-P45 motherboard was advised to adjust HDD Delay settings to fix a cold boot failure, but could not locate the option in their BIOS. This tag is relevant for troubleshooting boot problems related to hard drive initialization timing, particularly on older motherboards or systems with multiple drives. Discussions typically involve navigating BIOS menus to find and adjust delay values, with variations across motherboard manufacturers.
  1. Sonny

    Windows 7 HELP! On cold boot, computer turns off.

    I have got a problem now with my computer starting and shutting down right away when I am doing a cold boot. If I then manually try again it works. I was told to change the HDD Delay settings but cannot find it in my bios.:apologetic: I have an MSI B75MA-P45 motherboard. Does anyone have any...
    • Sonny
    • Thread
    • bios boot issues cold boot computer hdd delay motherboard msi settings shutdown issues troubleshooting
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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