F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop MSI secure boot features ensure firmware integrity and protect against unauthorized modifications.

MSI secure boot features ensure firmware integrity and protect against unauthorized modifications.

MSI secure boot features ensure firmware integrity and protect against unauthorized modifications.

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Sheik1soul
Senior Member
511
06-06-2021, 05:46 PM
#1
You're trying to launch Valorant, but you're encountering an error about needing Vanguard TPM 2.0 and secure boot enabled. When you try to adjust BIOS settings, you're told to use a platform key, but you can't enter one. Your motherboard is a Z690 Pro A DDR4, and you're running Windows 11.
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Sheik1soul
06-06-2021, 05:46 PM #1

You're trying to launch Valorant, but you're encountering an error about needing Vanguard TPM 2.0 and secure boot enabled. When you try to adjust BIOS settings, you're told to use a platform key, but you can't enter one. Your motherboard is a Z690 Pro A DDR4, and you're running Windows 11.

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FinalHavoc
Member
59
06-06-2021, 07:28 PM
#2
Here’s a revised version of your steps:

1. Disconnect all SATA and USB devices; ensure only the M.2 drive is connected.
2. Navigate to the BIOS settings, locate the boot section, and verify the CSM option is turned off.
3. Select the secure boot feature below and confirm it points to a different operating system—avoid Windows UEFI.
4. Open key management and remove any existing secure boot credentials.
5. Insert a USB drive containing a bootable Windows 10 ISO with UEFI support.
6. Press F10 to save changes, exit the menu, and restart the computer.
7. Windows will begin installation on your NVME storage, utilizing its built-in driver.
8. Upon rebooting, press F2 during startup to return to BIOS; under boot priority, Windows should appear first.
9. Revisit secure boot settings and choose Windows UEFI mode.
10. In key management, add the default secure boot keys.
11. Press F10 again to finalize installation and close the process.
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FinalHavoc
06-06-2021, 07:28 PM #2

Here’s a revised version of your steps:

1. Disconnect all SATA and USB devices; ensure only the M.2 drive is connected.
2. Navigate to the BIOS settings, locate the boot section, and verify the CSM option is turned off.
3. Select the secure boot feature below and confirm it points to a different operating system—avoid Windows UEFI.
4. Open key management and remove any existing secure boot credentials.
5. Insert a USB drive containing a bootable Windows 10 ISO with UEFI support.
6. Press F10 to save changes, exit the menu, and restart the computer.
7. Windows will begin installation on your NVME storage, utilizing its built-in driver.
8. Upon rebooting, press F2 during startup to return to BIOS; under boot priority, Windows should appear first.
9. Revisit secure boot settings and choose Windows UEFI mode.
10. In key management, add the default secure boot keys.
11. Press F10 again to finalize installation and close the process.

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06-07-2021, 09:12 PM
#3
I was also having trouble with this. It wouldn't be worth the effort to play a game. Let's switch to something easier.
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PigeonPlayer18
06-07-2021, 09:12 PM #3

I was also having trouble with this. It wouldn't be worth the effort to play a game. Let's switch to something easier.

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RulwenJr
Posting Freak
786
06-07-2021, 10:59 PM
#4
Yes, you can try updating without reinstalling Windows by using the Windows Update feature or checking for compatibility patches.
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RulwenJr
06-07-2021, 10:59 PM #4

Yes, you can try updating without reinstalling Windows by using the Windows Update feature or checking for compatibility patches.

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_OverloadKid
Member
237
06-08-2021, 10:19 PM
#5
It seems uncertain, though there could be numerous discussions around this topic.
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_OverloadKid
06-08-2021, 10:19 PM #5

It seems uncertain, though there could be numerous discussions around this topic.