Bios Setup
REQUIRED steps for all motherboards
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REQUIRED steps for all motherboards
Last updated
Flash Bios
Download your BIOS file from the manufacturer's site
Go into your BIOS
Update it to a newer or the same version
Note: After flashing bios, it can result in a reset of your bios settings, so keep note of them before flashing bios When Flashing BIOS Make Sure to Upgrade 1 Version Each Time. Example: Version FE 03/12/23 -> Version FW 03/29/23 instead of going to a newer one always go through the following dates in order! How do I check my version? Go to your bios and check your bios version in system information. (Could Also Show When You are Flashing Bios, So Enter Flash Mode to do so) MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS RIGHT BEFORE YOU DO IT! (Note: If you oare n the newest version, downgrade and upgrade)
Disable TPM (Security Device Support) in your BIOS Security Tab (Trusted Computing)
If you have an AMD CPU, also disable fTPM
FOR EAC Disable TPM & SECURE BOOT (Fortnite, Rust, ETC.)
If your Ethernet Disable WiFi and Bluetooth from your BIOS - If your motherboard has both! - Otherwise if WiFi Disable Bluetooth
ASUS: ADVANCED > ONBOARD DEVICES CONFIGS > WIFI (WLAN) & BLUETOOTH [DISABLED]
MSI: ADVANCED > INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS > WIFI (WLAN) & BLUETOOTH [DISABLED]
GIGABYTE: ADVANCED/PERIPHERALS > WIFI (WLAN) & BLUETOOTH [DISABLED]
ASROCK: ADVANCED > CHIPSET CONFIGURATION > WIFI (WLAN) & BLUETOOTH [DISABLED]
Disable These Options Listed Below
TPM ( Check above for confirmation)
SECURE BOOT ( Check above for confirmation)
Utility Installer (Check where it is via bios ) Hyper-V Enable These Options Listed Below Virtualization (Intel Virtualization Tech)
Confirming That Virtualization is Enabled
Enable Secure Boot in your BIOS Boot Tab - Restore Factory Boot Keys
Disable CSM in your BIOS Boot Tab (failure to do so will cause serials to revert)
In Windows, search for msinfo32 and press Enter. Check if the value for Secure Boot State is On
Search for tpm.msc and press Enter. It should say The TPM is not available