To enable Secure Boot on an AORUS motherboard, the general process is as follows:
- Restart the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings by pressing the DELETE key when the AORUS logo appears.
- Navigate to the Boot tab.
- Disable CSM Support to switch to UEFI mode.
- Scroll down to the Secure Boot option and change it from Disabled to Enabled.
- Save and exit the BIOS setup.
Additional important notes:
- Your Windows system drive must be using the GPT partition style, not MBR, to support Secure Boot.
- TPM 2.0 should also be enabled in BIOS if required by your system or software.
- If Secure Boot fails to boot Windows, revert the changes in BIOS, and check GPT/MBR configuration and TPM settings.
- Some motherboards may require resetting Secure Boot keys or setting an admin password before enabling Secure Boot in BIOS.
This process secures the system from unauthorized software loading during startup and is often required for newer Windows versions and some anti-cheat protections in games. These steps are consistent across AORUS and Gigabyte motherboards and can be verified or adjusted via advanced BIOS settings and Windows system information tools.
