Loading Default in BIOS Does Not Change the Secure Boot Mode from Audit Mode to Deployed Mode

Summary: Learn why the Secure Boot Mode does not change from Audit Mode to Deployed Mode after loading default in BIOS.

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Symptoms

Secure Boot Mode may not change from Audit Mode to Deployed Mode after loading default in BIOS.

Affected Platforms:

  • Alienware m16 R1 AMD
  • Alienware m18 R1 AMD
  • Inspiron 14 5425
  • Inspiron 14 5435
  • Inspiron 14 7425 2-in-1
  • Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1
  • Inspiron 16 5625
  • Inspiron 16 5635
  • Inspiron 16 7635 2-in-1
  • Inspiron 7415 2-in-1
  • Vostro 16 5635
  • Vostro 5625

Cause

This option is not defined in the load default setting in the original design.

Resolution

Follow the steps to change the Secure Boot Mode change from Audit Mode to Deployed Mode manually.

  1. Press F2 key repeatedly after turning on the computer to boot to the BIOS setup menu.
  2. Select Security.
  3. Select Secure Boot.
  4. Select Deployed Mode.
    Select Deployed Mode. 
  5. Confirm the message and select Yes.
    Select Yes. 
  6. See if it is changed to Deployment Mode.
    See if it's changed to Deployment Mode. 
  7. Press F10. Select Yes when Exit Saving Changes appears.
    Select Yes when asked Exit Saving Changes. 

Produse afectate

Alienware m16 R1 AMD, Alienware m18 R1 AMD, Inspiron 14 5425, Inspiron 14 5435, Inspiron 7415 2-in-1, Inspiron 14 7425 2-in-1, Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1, Inspiron 16 5625, Inspiron 16 5635, Inspiron 16 7635 2-in-1, Vostro 5625, Vostro 16 5635
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Article Number: 000388366
Article Type: Solution
Ultima modificare: 12 Nov 2025
Version:  1
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