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# Secure Boot

Here's a guide on how to disable Secure Boot based on different motherboard manufacturers.

### 1. Firstly, lets **heck if secure boot is ON/OFF !** <a href="#id-1.-firstly-lets-heck-if-secure-boot-is-on-off" id="id-1.-firstly-lets-heck-if-secure-boot-is-on-off"></a>

### **Open Windows search and type system info, then look for this :** <a href="#open-windows-search-and-type-system-info-then-look-for-this" id="open-windows-search-and-type-system-info-then-look-for-this"></a>

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### 2. If Secure Boot State says it's `ON` ,then you can head over to your BIOS to turn it off. If it is disabled, then you can go ahead and skip to the next step ! <a href="#id-2.-if-secure-boot-state-says-its-on-then-you-can-head-over-to-your-bios-to-turn-it-off.-if-it-is" id="id-2.-if-secure-boot-state-says-its-on-then-you-can-head-over-to-your-bios-to-turn-it-off.-if-it-is"></a>

### 3. How to Disable Secure Boot <a href="#id-3.-how-to-disable-secure-boot" id="id-3.-how-to-disable-secure-boot"></a>

**1. Access the BIOS/UEFI**

1. Restart your PC.
2. During boot, press the designated key to enter the BIOS or UEFI (usually **Delete**, **F2**, **F10**, or **Esc**, depending on your motherboard).

**2. Disable Secure Boot**

Once inside the BIOS/UEFI, follow the steps below according to your motherboard:

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**For ASUS Motherboards:**

1. Go to the **Boot** tab.
2. Select **Secure Boot**.
3. Set **Secure Boot Control** to **Disabled**.
4. Go to the **Key Management** section and select **Clear Secure Boot Keys** (optional but recommended).
5. Save changes and exit.

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**For MSI Motherboards:**

1. Go to the **Settings** tab.
2. Select **Security**.
3. Under **Secure Boot**, change **Secure Boot** to **Disabled**.
4. If necessary, clear the Secure Boot keys by going to **Key Management** and selecting **Clear Secure Boot Keys**.
5. Save changes and exit.

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**For Gigabyte Motherboards:**

1. Go to the **BIOS Features** tab.
2. Scroll down and find **Secure Boot**.
3. Set **Secure Boot** to **Disabled**.
4. If needed, go to **Key Management** and choose **Clear Secure Boot Keys**.
5. Save and exit the BIOS.

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**For ASRock Motherboards:**

1. Go to **Boot**.
2. Scroll to **Secure Boot**.
3. Set **Secure Boot** to **Disabled**.
4. In **Key Management**, select **Delete All Secure Boot Keys**.
5. Save changes and exit.

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**For HP Laptops or Desktops:**

1. Navigate to the **Security** or **System Configuration** tab.
2. Select **Secure Boot Configuration**.
3. Set **Secure Boot** to **Disabled**.
4. Save and exit.

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### **3. Save and Restart** <a href="#id-3.-save-and-restart" id="id-3.-save-and-restart"></a>

After disabling Secure Boot, make sure to save your BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing **F10**) and restart your PC.

Once your system restarts, Secure Boot will be disabled, allowing you to proceed with installing new operating systems or hardware.