Environment Configuration
Environment Configuration
A few months ago I switched my M.2 Samsung boot SSD from MBR to GPT for Windows 11. I changed the BIOS to Legacy and then back to UEFI. Recently I updated the BIOS again and when I re-applied some settings, I noticed the Storage boot option was set to Legacy instead of UEFI, while Other PCI Device ROM Priority was set to UEFI. My GPT SSD works perfectly, but should I switch Storage boot option to UEFI? Also, I enabled secure boot on my Gigabyte motherboard once, but after that my PC wouldn’t boot and displayed a blank screen—no BIOS at all. Now I’ve updated the BIOS. How can I enable secure boot without getting a blank screen? My system is running in UEFI and uses GPT. Thanks!
@FPS_Lego That fact that toggling secure boot actually made your other PC not boot is very strange. It is unlikely that it was caused by secure boot and something else. And if it was caused by that, then reseating the CMOS battery should revert back the settings. Did you try this? Also, as for the firmware type, there is not really any difference between legacy vs UEFI except that you wouldn't be able to use legacy while installing Windows 11 (but after installation I think you can, as you have done) and your boot sector can't be too large. But still, there is no problem using the latest UEFI standard rather than legacy and you just might run into any potential compatibility issues, so I recommend UEFI.
@Hensen Juang, I replaced the CMOS and the PC started up. I updated the BIOS when necessary because of certain new functionalities. Now I aim to turn on secure boot since Valorant requires it for some reason, adding an extra layer of protection. I’m unsure how to activate secure boot in Gigabyte BIOS without encountering a blank screen.