BIOS setup

Flash BIOS

IMPORTANT STEP DO NOT SKIP

1. Download your BIOS file from the manufacturer's site

2. Go into your BIOS

3. Update it to a newer or older version, not the same one

Unplug your USB stick after flashing the BIOS

Disable TPM

1. Disable TPM (Security Device Support) in your BIOS Security Tab (Trusted Computing)

2. If you have an AMD CPU, also disable fTPM or set it to Discrete

Disable Virtualization

1. Navigate to the Advanced or CPU Configuration tab

2. set SVM Mode or Secure Virtual Machine to Disabled

Disable VT-x/VT-d

1. Go to the Advanced or CPU Configuration tab

2. set Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) and Intel VT-d to Disabled

Disable Secure Boot

1. Disable Secure Boot in your BIOS Boot Tab

Disable CSM

1. Disable CSM in your BIOS Boot Tab

Confirm correct settings

1. In windows, search for msinfo32 and press Enter. Check if the value for Secure Boot State is Off

2. Search for tpm.msc and press Enter. It should say The TPM is not ready for use.

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc simultaneously