Vista Tutorial - ASRock “4 second” Instant Boot for Windows

**z3r010** · 11-13-2008

Want a way to boot up your Windows Vista PC from a full shut down in a matter of seconds? ASRock have the answer!

The solution is technology that ASRock call Instant Boot. This is interesting technology because it leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) features which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows to cut boot times down to something like 4 seconds. By calling S3 and S4 at specific times during the startup and shutdown process, Instant Boot enables you to boot up to your Windows desktop in a few seconds seconds, even after a total shut down.

There are two modes of Instant Boot available:

Fast mode - This uses S3 and boots up in around four seconds
Regular Mode - This uses S4 and takes some 20 to boot

The advantage of Instant Boot over normal Sleep and Hibernation modes is clear. Instant Boot allows you to get the benefits of a clean Windows boot without any of what ASRock calls “accumulated garbage data,” while at the same time giving you the peace of mind of knowing that you won’t lose any data if there’s a power cut.

Read article:- ASRock “4 second” Instant Boot for Windows | Hardware 2.0 | ZDNet.com

**mansrm81** · 11-13-2008

All I can say is WOW.

**Adamd** · 11-13-2008

OMFG!

If I ever buy a desktop I am so buying one of these motherboards with instant boot!

**mike-cow** · 11-13-2008

Just note that ASRock pretty much is ASUS beta hardware distributor... I'd never buy an ASRock motherboard for a computer I want to be able to trust.

**Adamd** · 11-13-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by mike-cow

Just note that ASRock pretty much is ASUS beta hardware distributor... I'd never buy an ASRock motherboard for a computer I want to be able to trust.

OK that's true lol. I am sure Asus and others will have it soon enough

But regardless still very impressive!

**barman58** · 11-13-2008

Quote:

Just note that ASRock pretty much is ASUS beta hardware distributor... I'd never buy an ASRock motherboard for a computer I want to be able to trust.

HI Mike,

as far as I am aware ASRock are the Budget division of ASUS and are producing some good kit for the money - Have been using one of their boards for a while with absolutely no problem.

**mike-cow** · 11-13-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by barman58

as far as I am aware ASRock are the Budget division of ASUS and are producing some good kit for the money - Have been using one of their boards for a while with absolutely no problem.

If you look at what they've put out on the market, you'll realise that while they tend to be cheap, they are also *very* unconventional in design, mixing chipsets and memorytypes that were not specifically designed to match and such. It's ASUS hardware playground, where they experiment and toy around, and sell the stuff to make up for developmentcosts. A failed ASRock board doesn't give ASUS a bad name. :P

It doesnt mean all their boards are crap though. I know they've done some really nice boards with excellent value for money too.

**NormCameron** · 11-14-2008

That sounds great. Really Rocks in fact. I've used Asrock in the past. I didn't know about the Asus connection, but I liked them and had less problems than I did with Asus.

11-13-2008	#1 (permalink)
z3r010 I’m a PC Join Date: Oct 2005 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 21,381 posts	ASRock “4 second” Instant Boot for Windows Want a way to boot up your Windows Vista PC from a full shut down in a matter of seconds? ASRock have the answer! The solution is technology that ASRock call Instant Boot. This is interesting technology because it leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) features which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows to cut boot times down to something like 4 seconds. By calling S3 and S4 at specific times during the startup and shutdown process, Instant Boot enables you to boot up to your Windows desktop in a few seconds seconds, even after a total shut down. There are two modes of Instant Boot available: Fast mode - This uses S3 and boots up in around four seconds Regular Mode - This uses S4 and takes some 20 to boot The advantage of Instant Boot over normal Sleep and Hibernation modes is clear. Instant Boot allows you to get the benefits of a clean Windows boot without any of what ASRock calls “accumulated garbage data,” while at the same time giving you the peace of mind of knowing that you won’t lose any data if there’s a power cut. Read article:- ASRock “4 second” Instant Boot for Windows \| Hardware 2.0 \| ZDNet.com
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11-13-2008	#2 (permalink)
mansrm81 Master Join Date: Aug 2008 Vista Ultimate 64bit SP2/ 1,863 posts	Re: ASRock “4 second” Instant Boot for Windows All I can say is WOW.
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11-13-2008	#3 (permalink)
Adamd Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Ultimate 64!!! 144 posts	Re: ASRock “4 second” Instant Boot for Windows OMFG! If I ever buy a desktop I am so buying one of these motherboards with instant boot!
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11-13-2008	#4 (permalink)
mike-cow Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Vista Home Premium x64 169 posts	Re: ASRock “4 second” Instant Boot for Windows Just note that ASRock pretty much is ASUS beta hardware distributor... I'd never buy an ASRock motherboard for a computer I want to be able to trust.
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11-13-2008	#5 (permalink)
Adamd Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Ultimate 64!!! 144 posts	Re: ASRock “4 second” Instant Boot for Windows Quote: Originally Posted by mike-cow Just note that ASRock pretty much is ASUS beta hardware distributor... I'd never buy an ASRock motherboard for a computer I want to be able to trust. OK that's true lol. I am sure Asus and others will have it soon enough But regardless still very impressive!
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11-13-2008	#6 (permalink)
barman58 Post No Evil ;) Join Date: Jul 2008 Windows 7 RC x64 Vista HP x86 1,682 posts	Re: ASRock “4 second” Instant Boot for Windows Quote: Just note that ASRock pretty much is ASUS beta hardware distributor... I'd never buy an ASRock motherboard for a computer I want to be able to trust. HI Mike, as far as I am aware ASRock are the Budget division of ASUS and are producing some good kit for the money - Have been using one of their boards for a while with absolutely no problem.
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11-13-2008	#7 (permalink)
mike-cow Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Vista Home Premium x64 169 posts	Re: ASRock “4 second” Instant Boot for Windows Quote: Originally Posted by barman58 as far as I am aware ASRock are the Budget division of ASUS and are producing some good kit for the money - Have been using one of their boards for a while with absolutely no problem. If you look at what they've put out on the market, you'll realise that while they tend to be cheap, they are also very unconventional in design, mixing chipsets and memorytypes that were not specifically designed to match and such. It's ASUS hardware playground, where they experiment and toy around, and sell the stuff to make up for developmentcosts. A failed ASRock board doesn't give ASUS a bad name. :P It doesnt mean all their boards are crap though. I know they've done some really nice boards with excellent value for money too.
My System Specs

11-14-2008	#8 (permalink)
NormCameron Master Join Date: Aug 2008 Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit Beta, Vista Ultimate x86 1,082 posts	Re: ASRock “4 second” Instant Boot for Windows That sounds great. Really Rocks in fact. I've used Asrock in the past. I didn't know about the Asus connection, but I liked them and had less problems than I did with Asus.
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