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How to get the secure boot mode
I have tried many iterations to try and get the secure boot mode option in setup and am a loss. Any help would be gratful.
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I have tried many iterations to try and get the secure boot mode option in setup and am a loss. Any help would be gratful.
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RoHe
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October 17th, 2023 00:47
I don't think BIOS versions are interchangeable between the M17X R3 and M17 R3. Only M17X R3 is listed as compatible with BIOS A12, and only M17 R3 is listed as compatible with BIOS 1.24.0.
These PC models also use different Intel chipsets on the motherboard:
M17X R3 uses Intel HM67 chipset
M17 R3 uses Intel HM470 chipset
The i7-2760QM CPU uses an Intel G2 socket on the M17X R3 motherboard, but there's no mention of removing the CPU from the M17 R3 motherboard in its Service Manual, so it may be permanently mounted.
Bottom line, I don't the M17X R3 motherboard will ever support Secure Boot. That said, I see things on the internet about installing various versions of Linux on PCs running Legacy BIOS. So maybe you should look for a Linux version that doesn't require Secure Boot.
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October 11th, 2023 08:12
Hi @mora
Could you specify which PC model we are talking about?
If you can provide the exact model, I can tell you where to find the setting you are looking for.
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October 11th, 2023 16:52
I have the Alienware m17 r3
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October 11th, 2023 16:53
@mora I go to advanced setting and there is no option, I tries setting the supervisor password and still no option.
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October 11th, 2023 17:46
@mora
I don't have your exact same mode, but it should be quite easy to find: once you have entered the BIOS, go to Security > Secure Boot > enable.
Let me know if you can't find it.
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October 12th, 2023 00:36
@mora - In BIOS setup... (table 1)
Is Boot List Option set to UEFI or Legacy?
Is Legacy Options ROM disabled?
Is Attempt Legacy Boot disabled?
Just a guess, but if any Legacy option is enabled in BIOS setup, you might not see the Secure Boot option listed...
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October 12th, 2023 10:53
@RoHe The option is not there.
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October 12th, 2023 10:56
@RoHe I am not new to this. I also have an alienwarx51 and can find the option fine. Nomater what I try the option is not there on the m17 R3.
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October 12th, 2023 19:20
Have you tried releasing flea power from the motherboard?
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October 14th, 2023 04:51
@RoHe Tried releasing flea power, no difference. Any other ideas?
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October 14th, 2023 19:37
And you're sure Legacy isn't enabled anywhere in BIOS?
Beyond that, no other ideas.
Do you really need Secure Boot enabled?
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October 15th, 2023 11:21
@RoHe Yes I want to install linux on it. I had another M17 R3, with linux but the motherboard died. So I bought another but it won't boot the install USB because it needs eufi to boot.
There is no option to set legacy or eufi boot anywhere in the bios. I updated the bios to the latest A12 because of this issue. But it did not solve the problem.
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October 15th, 2023 17:34
Something doesn't sound right... Where did you buy this 2nd M17 R3, and is it a used PC?
What CPU is installed and what version of Windows is running now, assuming it boots into Windows.
If Windows runs, try this:
Click Start>Run>type in: msinfo32.exe and click OK. When that opens, click System Summary at top of left pane. Then scroll down right pane. What does it say for BIOS Version, BIOS Mode and Secure Boot?
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October 15th, 2023 21:19
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SMBIOS: 2.7
BIOS Version/Date: Alienware A12 08/20/2012
BIOS Mode: Legacy
Secure Boot State: Unsupported
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October 15th, 2023 21:19
@RoHe I bought it used on ebay.