How To Update Secure Boot Active Database from BIOS
Sammendrag: Learn the steps to use the Secure Boot Default Database (DB) in the BIOS to overwrite the Active DB used to boot the operating system with Secure Boot.
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Instruksjoner
Affected Platforms:
- Latitude
- OptiPlex
- Inspiron
- Vostro
- XPS
- Precision Workstations
- Dell Pro
- Dell Pro Plus
Note: All Platforms that have shipped since 2012.
Table of Contents:
Warning: This could result in a no-boot situation if you are not familiar with Secure Boot. Secure Boot Active DB should be left to Windows Update to update. This scenario is for those users that are blocking Windows Update and understand Secure Boot requirements.
Note: You should disable BitLocker before performing these steps.
BIOS Type 1

Note: Advanced Setup (upper left) must be turned on, to see some menus. This option may not be available in some lines of computers.
Perform the following steps:
- Press F2 to enter the BIOS
- Select Boot Configuration
- Turn ON Enable Custom Mode (Under Expert Key Management)
- Click Reset All Keys
- Click Apply button
- Click Exit button (click OK to save if prompted)
- On the next boot, press F2 to enter BIOS
- Select Boot Configuration
- Turn OFF Enable Custom Mode (Under Expert Key Management)
- Click Apply button
- Click Exit button (click OK to save if prompted)
BIOS Type 2

Perform the following steps:
- Press F2 to enter the BIOS
- Select Secure Boot
- Select Expert Key Management
- Check that the checkbox titled Enable Custom Mode
- Click the Reset All Key button
- Click Apply button
- Click Exit button (click OK to save if prompted)
- On the next boot, press F2 to enter BIOS
- Select Secure Boot
- Select Expert Key Management
- Clear the checkbox titled Enable Custom Mode
- Click Apply button
- Click Exit button (click OK to save if prompted)
BIOS Type 3

Perform the following steps:
- Press F2 to enter the BIOS
- Select Security tab along top
- Select Secure Boot
- Select Expert Key Management
- Select Customer Mode
- Select Enabled
- Select Reset All Keys
- Select Yes
- Select Exit along top
- Select Exit Saving Changes
- Select Yes
- On the next boot, press F2 to enter BIOS
- Select Security tab along top
- Select Secure Boot
- Select Expert Key Management
- Select Customer Mode
- Select Disabled
- Select Exit along top
- Select Exit Saving Changes
- Select Yes
BIOS Type 4

Perform the following steps:
- Press F2 to enter the BIOS
- Select Security tab along top
- Select Secure Boot
- Under Expert Key Management, select Customer Mode
- Select Enabled
- Select Reset All Keys
- Select Yes
- Select Exit along top
- Select Exit Saving Changes
- Select Yes
- On the next boot, press F2 to enter BIOS
- Select Security tab along top
- Select Secure Boot
- Under Expert Key Management, select Customer Mode
- Select Disabled
- Select Exit along top
- Select Exit Saving Changes
- Select Yes
BIOS Type 5

Perform the following steps:
- Press F2 to enter the BIOS
- Select Advanced along left side
- Select Secure Boot
- Under Expert Key Management, select Custom Mode
- Select Enabled in the dropdown
- Click Reset All Keys
- Select Yes
- Select Exit along left side
- Select Exit Saving Changes
- Select Yes
- On the next boot, press F2 to enter BIOS
- Select Advanced along left side
- Select Secure Boot
- Under Expert Key Management, Select Custom Mode
- Select Disabled in the dropdown
- Select Exit along left side
- Select Exit Saving Changes
- Select Yes
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Artikkelnummer: 000368610
Artikkeltype: How To
Sist endret: 12 sep. 2025
Versjon: 1
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