>POST takes much longer then and the progress bar grows slowly (5-6 seconds >maybe). I used to have Dell workstation and same thing would happen. Whenrunning Windows would POST fast but with other OSes would POST slower. Likely memory check going on. Try pressing Space Bar when you seeF2/F12 key on screen to see if that will skip it. (or ESC key) Check BIOS settings for quick boot option (skips memory check).If no BIOS option for quick boot then you are stuck with slow boot. _________________________________________________________________ Videos that have everyone talking! Now also in HD! http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9724465