Secure Boot Mode Setting Does Not Change After Loading Default BIOS Settings on Dell Pro 5 Micro P5M1260

Summary: Learn about Secure Boot Mode settings not changing from Audit Mode to Deployed Mode after loading default BIOS settings on a Dell Pro 5 Micro P5M1260.

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Symptoms

When resetting to default BIOS settings on many Dell computers, the Secure Boot Mode option resets to the default. When resetting to default BIOS settings on a Dell Pro 5 Micro P5M1260, the Secure Boot Mode option does not reset from Audit Mode to Deployed Mode.
Secure Boot Mode options with Deployed Mode and Audit Mode

Affected Platforms:

  • Dell Pro 5 Micro P5M1260

Cause

Dell has changed how loading BIOS defaults works with the Dell Pro 5 Micro P5M1260. The Secure Boot Mode setting is designed to not reset when loading BIOS default settings.

Resolution

When loading default BIOS settings, optionally change the Secure Boot Mode setting manually.

  1. Press F2 while powering on the computer.
  2. Go to Boot Configuration.
  3. Change the Secure Boot Mode setting to either Deployed Mode or Audit Mode as is appropriate.
  4. Save the changes and exit the BIOS.

Affected Products

Dell Pro 5 Micro P5M1260
Article Properties
Article Number: 000444134
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 24 مايو 2026
Version:  2
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