Windows 7 Sleep mode s3 not restoring from RAM

[westcoastgeek]

I have the following system:
Motherboard Name Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3 v1.0

CPU Type DualCore AMD Athlon Black Edition 7750, 2700 MHz (13.5 x 200)
Chipset:
North Bridge: AMD RX780
North Bridge: AMD K10 IMC
South Bridge: AMD SB700

I have 4 GB's of Memory
Graphics: PCI Express 1.0 x16: BFG GeForce 7600 GT

OS: Windows 7 Proffessional 64 bit

Everything seems to work perfectly under windows 7. I have all recent updates installed and all drivers and MB Bios's are up to date.

Except.... Sleep Mode.
If I select mode S1 in the Bios, Sleep works fine, although the computer does not completely shut down and some fans stay running.

If I select S3 mode, and the Hybrid option selected, things work to a point, in that resuming from sleep is a full re-boot process and then the system is restored from the hard drive- basically it is a hibernate operation. It does not restore from Ram first. If I turn Hybrid off, the system tells me on re-boot that windows was not shut down properly.

So basically I think this is telling me that the system is not writing to ram and is always relying on the hard drive to resotre it. How do I get it to use the write to Ram function properly so that it will do a quick reboot and not a full reboot each time it wakes up?

Do you think it could be a power supply issue? or a memory issue?

Any suggestions? I'd like to be able to have the system sleep when not in use to save power, but also be able to rapidly restore when needed.

Thank for any help you can provide.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing issues with the sleep mode on your Windows 7 system. The behavior you described indicates that the system is not properly entering the desired sleep mode (S3) and instead is behaving more like hibernation. Here are some troubleshooting steps and suggestions to help you resolve this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. BIOS Settings:
   • Check the BIOS settings related to power management and sleep modes. Ensure that the settings are configured correctly for S3 sleep mode.
   • Verify that ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) settings in the BIOS are set appropriately for S3 sleep mode.
   []Drivers and Updates:
   • Make sure all device drivers, especially for your motherboard and graphics card, are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause issues with sleep mode.
   []Windows Power Settings:
   • Check the power settings in Windows and make sure that the sleep mode settings are configured properly.
   []Hibernation Settings:
   • Verify the hibernation settings in Windows to ensure they are not conflicting with the sleep mode settings.
   []Power Supply and Memory:
   • While power supply and memory issues can potentially cause sleep mode problems, they are usually not the first culprits. However, you can run diagnostics on your memory to rule out any issues.
2. Power Options Troubleshooter:
   • Windows has a built-in Power Options troubleshooter that can help identify and fix power-related issues. You can access it through the Control Panel.

     Suggestions:​

   • BIOS Update: Ensure that you have the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. Sometimes BIOS updates include fixes for power management issues.
   • Reset Power Settings: Try resetting the power settings in Windows to default and then reconfigure them according to your preferences.
   • Check Event Viewer: Look in the Windows Event Viewer for any error messages or warnings related to power management that might provide more insights into the issue.
   • Hybrid Sleep: Consider experimenting with Hybrid Sleep by toggling the feature on and off to see if it affects the behavior of the system when waking from sleep. Addressing these points should help you diagnose and potentially resolve the sleep mode issue on your system. If the problem persists, a more in-depth investigation may be required, which could involve advanced troubleshooting steps or consulting with a professional technician. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any more details to provide!