Unable to reach UEFI following CSM deactivation. Model: Gigabyte B365m-D3H
Unable to reach UEFI following CSM deactivation. Model: Gigabyte B365m-D3H
Hello, your friend is trying to play CS2 using Faceit but faced a TPM 2.0 requirement. We bought a TPM 2.0 module from AliExpress that matches the pin layout of their Gigabyte motherboard. After installing it, everything worked and was recognized properly. A new challenge emerged: Secure Boot needs to be turned on for full functionality. In BIOS settings, enabling Secure Boot forces us to disable CSM, restart, and then retry. The process gets stuck after disabling CSM and rebooting—it freezes on the default Gigabyte BIOS screen and won’t boot further. Once CSM is off, the system becomes unresponsive until we reset it via CMOS or BIOS jumpers. The drive runs in GPT mode, which we confirmed multiple times. We’ve reinstalled Windows 11 several times using the official ISO and Rufus, and the BIOS is always updated. The monitor connects via HDMI, and we’ve also tried DisplayPort. The graphics card is a GTX 1060 with current drivers, including DP firmware support. The motherboard is Gigabyte B365M-D3H, processor i5-9600K, and the SSD is Kingston SNVS500G. We’ve also tested with an RX 580 and integrated graphics, but Secure Boot remains disabled. Help needed to reset CSM and restore UEFI access before enabling Secure Boot?
It was around $65 in my area. It's the only option available. It isn't responsible for the main problem.
Based on the layout of partitioning, you may need to first erase the drive with DISKPART CLEAN before installing Windows 11 25H2. Follow these steps: Start with the Windows 11 installation media, select repair mode and open Command Prompt. Execute DISKPART CLEAN on that physical disk. Power off the system and reset CMOS settings. Restart and enter BIOS. Ensure Intel PTT is active, non-CSM (UEFI) boot is enabled, and Secure Boot is turned on. Then boot from the Windows 11 media and install the operating system.
I own a GA-Z370M D3H module purchased from GIGABYTE two years ago. It functions properly. For more information, feel free to ask...