To set the administrator password on an Acer laptop and fix the greyed out Secure Boot issue, follow these steps:
1. Restart the laptop and enter the BIOS by pressing the appropriate function key during boot-up.
2. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the “Security” tab.
3. Find the option to set the administrator password and select it.
4. Enter a strong password and confirm it.
5. Save the changes and exit the BIOS.
6. Restart the laptop and check if the Secure Boot option is no longer greyed out.
By setting the administrator password, you can successfully enable the Secure Boot feature on your Acer laptop and enhance its network security.
Disable Fast Boot
1. Turn on your Acer laptop and repeatedly press the F2 key to access the UEFI firmware settings.
2. Use the Arrow keys to navigate to the “Boot” tab.
3. Look for the Fast Boot option and disable it.
4. Save your changes and exit the UEFI settings.
5. Restart your laptop and check if the Secure Boot option is now accessible.
Disabling Fast Boot should allow you to modify the Secure Boot settings on your Acer laptop and resolve the greyed out issue.
Restore BIOS to Factory Defaults
Step
Instructions
1
Turn off your Acer laptop and then turn it back on.
2
Press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS settings. This is usually F2 or DEL, but it can vary depending on your Acer laptop model.
3
Navigate to the “Exit” tab in the BIOS settings.
4
Select the option to “Restore Defaults” or “Load Setup Defaults.”
5
Confirm the action and save your changes.
6
Exit the BIOS settings and restart your Acer laptop.
After following these steps, your Acer laptop’s BIOS settings should be restored to factory defaults, and you may find that the Secure Boot option is no longer greyed out.
Update BIOS
To update the BIOS on your Acer laptop and fix the greyed out Secure Boot option, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to the Acer website and download the latest BIOS update for your specific laptop model.
Step 2: Save the BIOS update file to a USB drive.
Step 3: Restart your laptop and press the specified function key (usually F2 or F12) to access the BIOS setup.
Step 4: Navigate to the BIOS update section and select the option to update from a USB drive.
Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the BIOS update process.
After updating the BIOS, restart your laptop and check if the Secure Boot option is now accessible. This should resolve the issue of it being greyed out. If you encounter any difficulties during the update process, refer to the Acer support website for troubleshooting tips.
FAQ
How do I fix greyed out Secure Boot?
To fix greyed out Secure Boot, you can try resetting the password, saving the changes in BIOS, restarting the system, and re-entering BIOS. This should help resolve the issue.
How do I enable Secure Boot on Acer BIOS?
To enable Secure Boot on an Acer BIOS, go to the System Configuration menu, then navigate to BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU), select Server Security, and choose Secure Boot Settings. From there, select Secure Boot Enforcement and choose the Enabled option to enable Secure Boot.
Why can’t I enable Secure Boot?
You can’t enable Secure Boot because the administrator password is not set, incorrect BIOS security settings are in place, or the BIOS is outdated. Restoring BIOS settings to factory defaults may help resolve the issue.
Why are options greyed out in BIOS?
Options are greyed out in BIOS because of various factors such as having Secure Boot or TPM enabled, as well as issues with Modern Standby supported systems that prevent switching from UEFI to Legacy BIOS.
