Storage HDD is causing boot to hang on POST screen for ~1min when connected

saspole · Aug 1, 2021

Windows is installed on an M.2 SSD (WD Blue SN550 1TB) that is the first and only storage device in the boot order, and will usually boot in 15-20 seconds if the HDD (Seagate BarraCuda 1TB) is not connected.
When I try to boot the PC with the HDD connected, the boot time will increase significantly on the POST screen. This HDD is only used for storage; it was previously used as a system drive but has since been formatted and only has a single partition. As mentioned, I have removed all drives except my SSD from the boot order. Additionally, I have tried different SATA ports and SATA cables to no avail, so I am pretty certain that the HDD is causing the issue (I have an additional storage SATA SSD, but the problem is reproducible with this drive disconnected).

Is there a way to stop POST hanging because of this HDD, or is it time to chuck it and get a new one?

Deleted member 24505 · Aug 2, 2021

Imo get a new drive. I have a 2.5" SSD and 4tb WD blue, my pc boots from button press to login screen in less than ten seconds

Solaris17 · Aug 2, 2021

whats your SMART data say? because it sounds a lot like the drive is bad.

docnorth · Aug 2, 2021

You could also use Seagate’s own diagnostic tools, your HDD might not complete the tests.

saspole · Aug 2, 2021

Solaris17 said:
whats your SMART data say? because it sounds a lot like the drive is bad.

Seems to be fine but the drive is several years old now, so I wouldn't doubt that it's nearing the end of its life.

oobymach · Aug 2, 2021

Get a replacement and clone your drive onto it before it dies. I use WD black hdd's for continual use and WD purple for backup. WD gold hdd's are rated for millions of hours.

TheEndIsNear · Aug 2, 2021

I had a seagate external drive that did the exact same thing. It's like it takes a while to spin up before it will let it go further. I still have the 2tb drive and it works still after 10 years.

micropage7 · Aug 2, 2021

saspole said:
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Seems to be fine but the drive is several years old now, so I wouldn't doubt that it's nearing the end of its life.

just listen when it spinning
does it sound right? i mean any heavy start, clicking, or any unusual sound from the hdd
i agree you should consider replacing it coz the sign looks like from the hdd although from the info it's ok

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