

On computer computers you will need to select "Custom", and then load the Secure Boot keys that are built into the computer.ĥ. This can be found in either the "Security" tab, the "Boot" tab, or the "Authentication" tab.Ĥ. Locate the Secure Boot setting, and if possible, set it to "Enabled". Uninstall any hardware, OS, etc., that isn't compatible with Secure Boot.ģ. Get this update to remove the Secure Boot desktop watermark.ġ. NOTE: If you’re using Windows 8.1, you may see a watermark on the desktop alerting you that Secure Boot is not configured correctly. To use a CSM, you may also need to reformat the hard drive using the Master Boot Record (MBR) format, and then reinstall Windows. If this isn't working for you, in some cases, you may need to change other settings in the firmware, such as enabling a Compatibility Support Module (CSM) to support legacy BIOS operating systems. Now you can install the graphics card, hardware, or operating system that’s not compatible with Secure Boot.ħ.

This can be found in either the "Security" tab, the "Boot" tab, or the "Authentication" tab.Ħ. Locate the Secure Boot setting, and if possible, set it to "Disabled". However, if you are installing newer versions of Windows, you should not need to disable it.ģ. If installing older software, or untrusted software, then you may need to disable it. Make sure disabling it is actually necessary.
