System shuts off at "Loading Operating System" until 3rd boot.. then fine!

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Just noticed this problem. I don't know how long its been happening as I often turn on the PC then go to another room, get a drink and its on the Welcome screen when I get back...

The system gets upto the "Loading Operating System" then just shuts off and turns back on. It does this a further two times, but the 3rd time I gets past it and goes to the OS selection screen.

This seems very peculiar. I've only watched it a handful of times and each time it has been the 3rd time that has got it to actually get to the OS screen, I suppose I may have to try it a few other times to see if its not just a coincidence. I'm not sure if the 3rd time would mean anything?

The system hasn't shut down badly, usually its after i've manually shut down, not after a crash or bluescreen. Although, I say this because today the system locked up and I had to turn it back on, hence noticing the problem again. (Not sure if its a related problem).


Any ideas?
My spec's are in the sig, all present and correct!
Windows 7 64bit.
Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD4


Cheers.
 
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Thanks for the response, i'll give it a go later when I can! :)

With regards to memtest, i've always looked at it but never figured how to use it? Can it be put on a USB? Link to a guide for near idiots ? :) thanks.
 
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