ASRock motherboards support Secure Boot, a security feature that ensures only trusted software loads during system boot. To enable Secure Boot on an ASRock motherboard, the common steps are:
- Enter BIOS by pressing Delete or F2 during system startup.
- Navigate to the Security tab, then to the Secure Boot section.
- Set Secure Boot Mode to Standard.
- If the system asks to disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module), do so in the Boot tab.
- Install or provision the factory default Secure Boot keys if prompted (sometimes under Key Management).
- Enable Secure Boot.
- Save changes and exit BIOS to restart.
These steps may vary slightly depending on the specific ASRock motherboard model, but modern ASRock boards generally follow this approach. Also, the Windows system drive must be GPT partition style, and BIOS mode set to UEFI for Secure Boot to work. Secure Boot is required for certain features like Windows 11 compatibility and some anti-cheat systems in games, as it helps prevent unauthorized code execution during boot. If Secure Boot cannot be enabled immediately, ensure CSM is disabled, factory keys are provisioned, and that BIOS is in UEFI mode. This process is detailed in videos and ASRock manuals and supported by Windows system checks to confirm Secure Boot status.
