Thanks very much your detailed guide. It was excellent, easy to follow and fixed the problem with BF. Many thanks again. Answer from sazabi888 on forums.ea.com
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November 2, 2021 -
Hey, I’m trying to get my pc to work with windows 11. I enabled tpm 2.0 and secure boot before installing it, Updated my bios and installed. However secure boot says it’s off on windows 11 and not active in bios even though it was on when I was running windows 10. I have an Aorus elite b550, r7 5800x and 3070. Any help with this would be great. Thanks in advance!
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As posted make sure its Secure Boot you need - not just UEFI boot. Make sure you are booting OK with CSM disabled before changing Secure Boot settings. People have bricked their system by following the wrong steps. I also had it saying enabled not Active - this is a BIOS glitch it's not really enabled On the secure boot settings if it says Mode:User you should be able to simply Enable Secure Boot Otherwise (if it says Mode:Setup) - Disable Secure Boot if it says Enabled - If it says Standard change to Custom - Change Custom to Standard accepting Factory Defaults - Enable Secure Boot
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Go to BIOS and reset the keys. I enabled secure boot and it showed "off" in Windows. After I went into BIOS and reset the keys, it shows as "on" now. EDIT: Reset keys = reset factory defaults (I think that's what it's called).
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Secure boot enabled but not active on gigabyte motherboard - Microsoft Q&A
March 12, 2025 - Yes, you can but remember the following steps. Before making any BIOS changes, back up your important data. Enter your BIOS and ensure that the "CSM Support" or "Compatibility Support Module" is disabled. CSM must be off for secure boot to function
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June 1, 2025Stuck with secure boot enabled Gigabyte Z790
Hey everyone, just got a new system built and having a terrible time getting Windows 11 installed on the computer. I have 2 empty M.2 hard drives I am trying to freshly install windows onto. This is a Gigabyte Z790 Gaming X AX mobo with a Intel 13900kf CPU. First time starting up the computer... More on forums.tomshardware.com
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February 22, 2023PC won't boot after turning on secure boot
Im currently running windows 11 ... boot active problem is whenever i enable it windows doesnt boot, im met with a black screen upon boot and it just stays... forums.tomshardware.com I have a similar test rig and will take a look on my end. ... I enabled Secure Boot on my Win 11 (B550) and two Win 10 rigs (both with X570) today. Nothing unusual at all afterward. Steps to enable (all AMD-based Gigabyte mobos) Secure ... More on forums.tomshardware.com
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September 5, 2021Secure boot don't stay enabled
Hello. I want to install Windows 11 and I activated TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled. But when I restart my computer and I checked (with System Information) the Secure Boot is disabled. I try for many times to enabled but everytime is disabled when I restart computer. More on community.spiceworks.com
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February 6, 2023How to fix Secure Boot enabled in BIOS but not Windows 11?
If you are unable to enter Windows 11, you can still fix the secure boot-enabled problem through BIOS. Here are the steps that you have to follow in this regard.
- Enter BIOS;settings using specific keys (check your system's manual to learn about keys)
- Disable Fast Boot;settings through this option
- Save Factory Defaults;to change the settings to the previous ones when the system was released by the manufacturer
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How do I enable Secure Boot without BIOS?
You can enable the secure boot option without BIOS through Windows. Here are the steps that you have to follow in this regard.
- Press ctrl + R;to open the Run;dialogue box
- Enter msinfo32;in that box
- If it reads off;enable the secure boot option from BIOS
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What happens if I enable Secure Boot in BIOS?
It will keep your system safe from any unauthorized application installation. Every time you download and run a file, it will verify the digital signature before allowing you to go ahead. In turn, you can easily learn which program is safe and which can be corrupted.
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July 25, 2025 - Thanks, but CSM was already disabled and Secure Boot active. What fixed the problem was changing the Secure Boot mode from standard to custom and then back to standard and accepting the factory defaults. Now msinfo32 shows secure boot state as on.
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7.Enter BIOS/UEFI menu, check whether the field below Secure Boot/Enabled shows Active.
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February 28, 2026 - In the Secure Boot settings, make sure that Secure Boot is set to Enabled. If it is set to Enabled but shows Not Active, you may need to restore the factory secure boot keys on the motherboard.
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Secure Boot Enabled But Not Active - How to Fix?🔥
August 11, 2025 - The most common reason that can be at the back of this issue is "Secure Boot Disabled" in UEFI firmware settings. It might be possible that this option is disabled in that setting but showing enabled in your Windows.
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secure boot enabled but NOT active in BIOS :: Battlefield™ 6 General Discussions
have you turned off csm(compatibility ... was told to look for by any and all sources. in short form, turning compatibility support module off will unhide some settings, even if your pc is UEFI enabled by standard like mine ...
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Thanks very much your detailed guide. It was excellent, easy to follow and fixed the problem with BF. Many thanks again.
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Unable to enable the safeboot bs. I have to jump through all these technical hoops with these insane instructions linking multiple videos and motherboard developer websites to play a game I have owned for years?gtfo worst company ever what an absolute joke
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[SOLVED] - Stuck with secure boot enabled Gigabyte Z790 | Tom's Hardware Forum
February 22, 2023 - In legacy mode drive will be shown as bootable, even it in fact is not bootable. That's the difference. But windows 11 requires UEFI. So no install in legacy mode. ... So I stubbornly went and got that secure boot active by getting out of setup mode in the bios into user mode and I was able to have secure boot enabled and active.
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The Secure Boot State value should be On. If it's Off, then it's turned off, and you can re-enable it if you feel comfortable doing so.
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Unable to Find Secure Boot on Gigabyte Motherboard. | Windows 11 Forum
May 9, 2025 - Click to expand... I miss read your post #7. I'm sorry. You're correct The correct is CSM must be disabled to enable Secure Boot But the main reason the OP can't boot is because he converted the drive with the wrong tool and now he can't boot.
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November 27, 2024 - Secure Boot is easy to enable on the BIOS menu of Gigabyte devices with UEFI software. It is noted that Secure Boot doesn’t operate along with Compatibility Support Mode (CSM), so you need to disable CSM before enabling Secure Boot.
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Question - PC won't boot after turning on secure boot | Tom's Hardware Forum
September 5, 2021 - Nothing unusual at all afterward. Steps to enable (all AMD-based Gigabyte mobos) Secure Boot. Make sure fTPM is enabled. Make sure CSM is disabled. In Secure Boot, select custom under Secure Boot Mode, Select Restore Factory Keys, Say YES to reset without saving.
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The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) Driver (18.7.6.1010.3) supports the configuration and enabling of multiple features.
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Hello. I want to install Windows 11 and I activated TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled. But when I restart my computer and I checked (with System Information) the Secure Boot is disabled. I try for many times to enabled but everytime is disabled when I restart computer. What can I do to stay enabled? Thank you!
My PC HP is Pavilion 590-P0027nq.
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Have you checked to see if there is a BIOS update available on the HP website.
It could be a bug in your current BIOS that has been fixed in an update.
Also make sure are saving the settings after changing them in your BIOS settings.
Sometimes it is difficult to navigate and save stuff like that.
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3 Ways to Fix Secure Boot Enabled But Not Active in Windows 11/10
March 14, 2025 - Enabling this option in UEFI settings may cause reporting errors. The remedy involves adjusting these settings, a process detailed later in this blog. Finally, an outdated BIOS can cause issues like "Secure Boot is enabled but not activated".
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Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 and Secure Boot for Call of Duty
April 30, 2026 - If TPM 2.0 is enabled, you’ll see “The TPM is ready for use” under the Status section. If you see “Compatible TPM cannot be found”, TPM may be disabled in your BIOS, or your system may not support it. Note: TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are required to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Figure 1 tpm.msc details your Trusted Platform Module Status, in this example TPM 2.0 is active.
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March 12, 2025 - I have a gigabyte B760m motherboard, secure boot is enabled but not active in bios, shows "off" in msinfo32. I've read certain threads that lead me to...