Issue with Battlefield 6 launch on ASUS Sabertooth P67. Learn how to turn on Secure Boot.
Issue with Battlefield 6 launch on ASUS Sabertooth P67. Learn how to turn on Secure Boot.
I retrieved the Battlefield 6 beta but it won’t launch. The instructions suggest turning on "Security Boot" mode, which isn’t listed on your motherboard. You might need to check your system settings or contact support for alternatives. I understand you’re eager to play and have seen others adapt Windows 11 to older systems. Your specs look solid, but the BIOS might require a different path. Let me know if you’d like guidance on possible workarounds.
I wouldn't even consider installing Windows 11 there. I'd prefer version 10. Make sure it's running in UEFI or BIOS mode; secure boot should be available. Review all firmware settings such as setup options and boot choices.
It won't start without the right TPM 2.0 and secure boot settings. Battlefield Anti Cheat and Valorant Vanguard handle these issues differently—similar to how secure hardware blocks certain games. If the system detects a missing TPM or secure boot, it will stop the game immediately.
You don’t have TPM 2.0 and can’t install it at all. Bf6 won’t function on this machine due to its age. This is the direction Anticheat is heading. Similar issues will arise with live service games that use Anticheat updates. On Windows 11, if no TPM appears, the game should close abruptly. Windows 11 should still run, though Bf6 and newer anti-cheat tools won’t work here. It’s likely the system lacks secure boot because it was introduced recently, but this isn’t confirmed. Your setup probably didn’t have it originally. A BIOS update might have added it, but there’s no solid proof. Besides, Bf6 needs an SSD, not a hard drive—people report it doesn’t work that way. Your 2700k processor is far below the minimum requirements, and even with enough RAM, the GPU isn’t strong enough for smooth play. This machine simply isn’t equipped for Bf6 or similar games.
You’re all delusional. Well… I think I’ll wait for the single-player then. The hardware is old, but the RTX 2060 can run 60+ FPS on Ultra settings with DLSS. An overclocked i7-2700K has the same gaming performance as a Ryzen 5 2600—check Gamer Nexus and other sources. In games, the GPU runs at 100%, delivering the same FPS as first-generation Ryzen CPUs (in games only). I wonder if some master programmer could figure out how to bypass this... Thanks, everyone, for the replies.