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Secure Boot Violation for X540-T2 PCIe Network Card

asdasd123123
Beginner
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hi, i have update my Motherboard BIOS and actived SecureBoot (to play Battlefield 6).

But every start of Computer now comes error message.

 

Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI PCIE

Networkcard on this Slot is: Intel® Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T2

 

any hints? i cant find BIOS for network card and chatgpt say i need to disable a function in BIOS that i dont have

 

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Poojitha
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Hi asdasd123123,


Greetings for the day!


Thank you for reaching out to Intel support. We would like to inform you that, based on the screenshot you shared, the error is related to a secure boot issue. We kindly request that you reach out to the board manufacturer (ASUS) as their expertise and resources will be crucial in resolving the issue. For any driver-related concerns, they will be the appropriate point of contact to help resolve the matter.


We appreciate your understanding!


Regards,

Poojitha

Intel Customer Support Technician



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asdasd123123
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yes its a secure boot issue with the network card from intel. i think need a firmware upgrade to update the secureboot certification for the intel network card.

the asus cant help here because the cant modify the intel network card certifications. this is the vendor problem.

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