Secure Boot Battlefield 6 Guide: What Is It and How to Enable

Summary

• • Battlefield 6 requires Secure Boot on PC as an anti-cheat security measure. 
  • EA implemented this requirement, leveraging features against cheats attempting to infiltrate during the Windows boot process 
  • Players must enable Secure Boot through their BIOS settings before accessing the game, requiring the conversion of disk partitions to GPT format. 

EA introduced a mandatory Secure Boot requirement following the upcoming release of Battlefield 6. They’re seeking to upgrade the anti-cheat measures in the popular first-person shooter game by enabling this feature. Some players may encounter the “SecureBoot is Not Enabled” error while installing the game. Here’s what it is about and how to enable Secure Boot in your Battlefield 6.

What Is Secure Boot and Why Does Battlefield 6 Require It?

Security Boot is a security feature built into modern computers, ensuring only trusted software can run during the boot process. EA leverages this by requiring it to provide features that work against cheating attempts to infiltrate during the Windows boot process. It’ll be part of their crucial anti-cheat strategy for the upcoming Battlefield 6.

However, this requirement caused major controversy within the gaming community. Some players expressed frustration over the mandatory security implementation. Apparently, the decision aligns with Microsoft’s goal to push for secure computing environments. 

With this, it’ll affect PC players regarding the compatibility of their device with Secure Boot. Some players attempting to launch Battlefield 6 without enabling Secure Boot will encounter an error message. A pop-up appears stating “SecureBoot is Not Enabled” to prevent players from accessing the entire game.

Checking Your Current Secure Boot Status

Before making any changes to your system, verify first whether Secure Boot runs on your computer already. You can check if it is enabled by following these simple steps:

1. 1. Go to your Windows search bar.
   2. Enter “Run” and start the program. 
   3. Then, enter “msinfo32” in the Open field, then hit the “OK” button.
   4. Under the BIOS mode, you should see “UEFI” and a Secure Boot State field. This will tell you if your Secure Boot is ON, OFF, or not supported. 
   5. If your system shows “Legacy” under BIOS mode instead of “UEFI,” you have to convert it. 

It’ll need your hard drive to use the GPT (GUID Partition Table) format over the older MBR or Master Boot Record format. Here’s how you can convert the following:

1. 1. Press the Windows and X buttons at the same time.
   2. Then, select Disk Management from your menu. 
   3. Right-click on OSDisk (C:) and select “Properties.”
   4. Once done, navigate to the Volumes tab and check the Partition style. It should say MBR or GPT. You can proceed to enabling Secure Boot in BIOS settings if it shows GPT.

How to Enable Secure Boot in BIOS

You’ll need to access your computer’s BIOS or UEFI firmware settings to enable Secure Boot for Battlefield 6. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to enable Secure Boot in your PC for Battlefield 6:

1. 1. Restart your system.
   2. Press either “F2,” “F12,” “Delete,” or “Esc” button before the Windows logo appears.
   3. Once you’ve entered the BIOS, go to the Security or Boot section of the menu.
   4. Search for options labeled “Secure Boot,” “Secure Boot Control,” or similar terms. The location varies depending on your motherboard manufacturer, but usually, it is under advanced settings. 
   5. Enable Secure Boot by changing the setting to “Enabled.” Some systems will need a supervisor password before allowing Secure Boot configuration.
   6. In addition, make sure your boot mode is set to “UEFI” instead of “Legacy” or “CSM” (Compatibility Support Module).
   7. When you’re done, save your settings by pressing “F10” and then exit the BIOS. It’ll restart your computer to activate subsequent boots on Secure Boot.

Additional Security Requirements

Besides the Secure Boot requirement, Battlefield 6 also requires HVCI, VBS, and TPM 2.0. These are additional security features, configured through Windows Security settings. Check how to enable these features:

1. 1. Open Windows Settings through right-click on the Windows icon.
   2. Select “Settings” and go to “Privacy & Security.”
   3. Afterward, click “Windows Security” then “Device Security.”
   4. Launch a new window to search for the “Core isolation” section to find “Core isolation details.” Here, you can enable the Memority integrity (HVCI) and other virtualization-based security features. 

Meanwhile, enabling Secure Boot will activate the TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) in your BIOS as well. Most modern computers have TPM chips; however, some need manual activation in the firmware settings. Search for “TPM,” “fTPM,” or “Platform Trust Technology” options in your BIOS security settings.

Conclusion 

That’s all you need to do to enable the Secure Boot feature on your PC to play the beta version of Battlefield 6. Make sure your system meets the requirements to prevent any issues on your end when trying to enable this feature. This is part of EA’s new strategy to strengthen its anti-cheat measures and foster a fair playing environment. Try to contact their customer service if none of the methods above work.

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