48 D3320 - BIOS Setup Utility BX2560 M2
5.1 Secure Boot Configuration
Opens the submenu for configuring Secure Boot.
Secure Boot Configuration defines a firmware execution authentication process.
As an industry standard, Secure Boot defines how platform firmware manages
certificates, authenticates firmware, and how the operating system interfaces
with this process.
Secure Boot Configuration is based on the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) process
to authenticate modules before they are allowed to execute.
Platform Mode
Shows whether the system is in user mode or setup mode.
User
In user mode, the Platform Key (PK) is installed. Secure Boot can be
enabled or disabled via the Secure Boot Control menu option.
Setup
In setup mode, the Platform Key (PK) is not installed. Secure Boot is
disabled and cannot be enabled via the Secure Boot Control menu
option.
Secure Boot
Indicates whether the Secure Boot function is active.
Not active
Secure Boot is not active.
Active
Secure Boot is active.
Secure Boot Control
Specifies whether booting of unsigned boot loaders / UEFI OpROMs is
permitted.
I The associated signatures are saved in the BIOS or can be
reloaded in the Key Management submenu.
Disabled
All boot loaders / OpROMs (Legacy / UEFI) can be executed.
Enabled
Only booting of signed boot loaders / UEFI OpROMs is permitted.