# 5. Secure Boot

1. Navigate to the **Security** or **System Configuration** tab.
2. Select **Secure Boot Configuration**.
3. Set **Secure Boot** to **Disabled**.
4. Save and exit.

**For HP Laptops or Desktops:**

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1. Go to **Boot**.
2. Scroll to **Secure Boot**.
3. Set **Secure Boot** to **Disabled**.
4. In **Key Management**, select **Delete All Secure Boot Keys**.
5. Save changes and exit.

**For ASRock Motherboards:**

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1. Go to the **BIOS Features** tab.
2. Scroll down and find **Secure Boot**.
3. Set **Secure Boot** to **Disabled**.
4. If needed, go to **Key Management** and choose **Clear Secure Boot Keys**.
5. Save and exit the BIOS.

**For Gigabyte Motherboards:**

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1. Go to the **Settings** tab.
2. Select **Security**.
3. Under **Secure Boot**, change **Secure Boot** to **Disabled**.
4. If necessary, clear the Secure Boot keys by going to **Key Management** and selecting **Clear Secure Boot Keys**.
5. Save changes and exit.

**For MSI Motherboards:**

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1. Go to the **Boot** tab.
2. Select **Secure Boot**.
3. Set **Secure Boot Control** to **Disabled**.
4. Go to the **Key Management** section and select **Clear Secure Boot Keys** (optional but recommended).
5. Save changes and exit.

**For ASUS Motherboards:**

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Once inside the BIOS/UEFI, follow the steps below according to your motherboard:

**2. Disable Secure Boot**

1. Restart your PC.
2. During boot, press the designated key to enter the BIOS or UEFI (usually **Delete**, **F2**, **F10**, or **Esc**, depending on your motherboard).

**1. Access the BIOS/UEFI**

After disabling Secure Boot, make sure to save your BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing **F10**) and restart your PC.

Once your system restarts, Secure Boot will be disabled, allowing you to proceed with installing new operating systems or hardware.

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