Windows 10: how do I get my ssds to show up in uefi mode and enable secure boot

I've been trying to upgrade to windows 11 but every time I put the bios in uefi mode it doesn't detect any of the SSDs I have after i put it in UEFI mode iwas wondering if there is a fix for itmy specs are Ryzen 7 3700xb450 tomahawk max16 gb ram2060 superand some ssdsif any one could help solve this problem I would really appreciate it

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Unable to enable Secure Boot as UEFI BIOS is running in Legacy mode

I have Windows 10 Insider preview installed on a custom built PC with an ASUS M5A99X Evo R2.0 UEFI motherboard. The motherboard carries the Windows 8 ready logo, meaning it supports Secure Boot and has a UEFI BIOS.

When I installed Windows 10, I did not realise that the motherboard was actually running in Legacy Mode by default out of the box for the on-board devices i.e. the HDD, DVD USB are all running as traditional BIOS devices and not UEFI BIOS. Windows shows
that the BIOS is running in Legacy Mode and that Secure Boot is not supported.

If I go into the BIOS settings, I can see that the Secure Boot option
IS enabled, but Windows still shows that it is not supported. I tried changing the Boot devices to prioritise UEFI drivers first and reinstalled Windows (as a clean install is required if you want to enable Secure Boot), however Secure Boot was still
not enabled and Windows still it shows as the BIOS as running in Legacy mode. I then tried switching off Compatibility mode within the BIOS settings, however after doing this no boot devices were detected, so I could not attempt to install Windows 10 again,
either from USB or DVD.

Switching the compatibility mode back on allowed me to boot back into Windows.

I cannot find a way of turning off Compatibility Mode in the BIOS and still having boot devices available to install Windows from.

I have tried everything I can think of to get this working, but without success. I would like to have Secure Boot enabled as it is a important security measure and the reason why I purchased the motherboard I did when building my PC.

Please do not copy and paste replies asking me to disable my antivirus etc. or check for malware, then mark my question as Answered, as the Microsoft "helper" bots normally do!


Thanks!

 

I need help going from Legacy to UEFI so i can enable secure boot and update to windows 11

I can help you with that. Here are the steps on how to go from Legacy to UEFI so you can enable secure boot and update to Windows 11:

1. Check your computer's specifications. Make sure that your computer supports UEFI. You can check your computer's specifications by looking at the manufacturer's website or by opening the System Information window in Windows.
   
2. Back up your data. Before you make any changes to your computer's settings, it's always a good idea to back up your data. This way, you can restore your data if anything goes wrong.
   
3. Restart your computer. When your computer starts up, press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS or UEFI settings. The key you need to press will vary depending on your computer's manufacturer.
   
4. Change the boot mode to UEFI. In the BIOS or UEFI settings, find the boot mode option and change it to UEFI.
   
5. Save the settings and exit the BIOS or UEFI. Once you've changed the boot mode to UEFI, save the settings and exit the BIOS or UEFI.
   
6. Enable secure boot. Once your computer has booted into UEFI, find the secure boot option and enable it.
   
7. Update to Windows 11. Once you've enabled secure boot, you can update to Windows 11.
   

Here are some additional tips for going from Legacy to UEFI:

• If you're not sure how to change the boot mode or enable secure boot, consult your computer's manual or contact the manufacturer for support.
  
• If you have any third-party drivers installed, they may not be compatible with UEFI. You may need to update or reinstall these drivers after you change the boot mode.
  

 

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