The Battlefield 6 open beta is about to go live for everyone, and players are loving it.
But EA’s latest installment requires PC users to have secure boot running.
So here is our guide on how to make sure everything is ready for the beta.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta Secure Boot
Firstly, to even begin enjoying the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, you need secure boot.
In simpler terms, Secure Boot is a safety measure built into Windows 10 and 11, ensuring that your computer loads only authorized software during startup, thereby protecting your system from potential threats.
It’s built with the purpose of preventing harmful software and adhering to current security practices.
On the downside, it may encounter problems with dual-boot setups and in some cases, could potentially damage systems by installing faulty firmware or rendering them unusable (bricking).
But for those wanting to play the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, it is a must because EA says so!
So here is the guide on how to get secure boot up and running.
1st step: Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box (a small window). Then, input ‘msinfo32’ and press Enter quickly.
On the new system info tray, you want to look for two settings: BIOS Mode and Secure Boot State.
We want BIOS mode to be UEFI and Secure Boot State to be on.
If your system isn’t displaying UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), it might be because your motherboard doesn’t natively support it. To verify this, visit the manufacturer’s website for your motherboard to check for firmware updates and compatibility information.
However, if Secure Boot is showing ‘no’, we can fix it in time for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta.
Instead, if Secure Boot is disabled, you might need to access your Motherboard BIOS settings and enable it.
Restarting your computer and pressing the specific BIOS key (for my Gigabyte board it’s the ‘Delete’ key) to access the BIOS setup menu. However, keep in mind that different motherboard brands may require a different key for this purpose.
From there it was just a case of heading to advanced boot settings and turning it on from there.
Secure Boot Keys
Although my secure boot is enabled in BIOS, my MSINFO was telling me that it was not on!
If you’re experiencing the same predicament as I am, fear not! You can still participate in the Battlefield 6 Open Beta.
Because the issue can be a number of things, like CSM being enabled when it needs disabling.
For me, all that was needed was a straightforward reset of the Secure Boot Keys, an option conveniently located right beneath where you’d enable it within the BIOS settings.
As a tech enthusiast, I’ve found that one of the most frequent issues I encounter is when Secure Boot isn’t properly configured. This usually happens when users set the BIOS to ‘custom’ instead of ‘standard’. The good news is, it’s an easy fix! All you need to do is save your settings and reboot your system. Problem solved!
If Windows was installed using legacy mode, more significant repairs may be necessary, such as performing a complete Windows reinstall while enabling UEFI instead.
And for the Linux brothers out there, secure boot is an option for you but limited to some distros.
Each of the systems – Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and openSUSE – are pre-configured with Microsoft’s signing keys, but Arch Linux requires users to perform the setup manually.
Although I don’t have the extensive knowledge required to examine every Linux distribution, and for Mac users, I can only wish you the best of luck!
Alrighty! Let’s make sure the secure boot is set up for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta. Once you’re finished, remember to turn it off as I’m still not thrilled about having to do this in the first place.
Go ahead and activate the secure boot for Battlefield 6 beta, but don’t forget to switch it off when done. Honestly, I’d rather not have to do this.
Hackers have already found cheats working on BF6 with that being forced!
Check out the full EA guide on their official website.
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