What is “Quick Boot” in BIOS?

Many users who have entered the BIOS to make various configuration changes may have seen this setting as “Quick start” O “Quick start.”. By default it is disabled (value “Disabled”.). What is this boot parameter and what does it affect?

Assignment “Quick start” / “Quick start” in BIOS

By the name of this parameter, it is already clear that it is related to the acceleration of the computer startup. But, What makes it possible to reduce the boot time of the PC?

Parameter “Quick start” O “Quick start.” speeds up startup by skipping POST screen. The POST (power-on self test) It is a self test of the PC hardware that runs when it is turned on.

More than half a dozen tests are run at the same time and, in case of failure, respective notification is displayed on the screen. When POST is disabled, some BIOSes reduce the number of tests and some disable the self-test completely.

Note that the BIOS has a parameter “silent boot”.which disables the display of unnecessary information, as the motherboard manufacturer's logo, when the PC starts. It has no effect on the boot speed of the device itself. Do not confuse these parameters.

Should I turn on quick start?

Since POST in general is essential for a computer, it is reasonable to answer the question whether it is important to highlight disabling it to speed up the computer startup.

In most cases, there is no point in constantly diagnosing the condition because people have been using the same PC settings for years. For this reason, if the components have not been changed recently and everything works fine, “Quick start.”/“Quick start” can be activated. If you have a new computer or a new component (especially a power supply), or if you experience occasional glitches or glitches, should not do this.

Enable fast boot in BIOS

Trusted users can enable fast PC startup very quickly simply by changing the value of the respective parameter. Let's see how it can be done.

1. When you turn on / reboot pc, go to BIOS.

Read more: How to enter your computer's BIOS

2. Go to tab “world” and find the parameter “Quick start.”. Click on it and change the value to “Activated”..

   An Award, it will be in a different BIOS tab: “Advanced BIOS Features”.

   In some cases, the parameter can be located in other tabs and have an alternative name:

   • “Quick start.”;
   • “SuperBoot”;
   • “Quick start”;
   • “Intel BIOS Quick Boot”;
   • “Quick Start Self Test”.

   Things are a bit different with UEFI:

   • ASUS: “world”. > “Boot configuration” > “Quick start.” > “Activated”;
   • M: AND: “Settings”. > “Advanced” > “Windows operating system settings” > “Activated”;
   • Gigabyte: “BIOS features” > “Quick start.” > “Activated”.

   With other UEFI, as ASRock, the location of the parameter will be equivalent to the previous examples.

3. Click on F10 to save settings and exit BIOS. Confirm the output by selecting the value “Y” (“Yes”).

Now you know what the parameter is “Quick start”/“Quick start”. Be careful when disabling it and consider the fact that it can be enabled at any time in exactly the same way by changing the value back to “Disabled”.. This should be done when updating PC hardware or when unexplained errors occur, even in a time-tested configuration.

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