Install Default Secure Boot keys
Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK),
Key‑exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx).
The Platform Key (PK) state will change from Unloaded mode to Loaded mode. The
settings are applied after reboot or at the next reboot.
Key‑exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft
®
Secure Boot Key database (KEK).
Clear Secure Boot keys
This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows
you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.
Save Secure Boot keys
This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows
you to save all default Secure Boot keys.
PK Management
The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the rmware from any non‑permissible
changes. The system veries the PK before your system enters the OS.
Delete PK
Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all
the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active. Conguration options:
[Yes] [No]
Load Default PK
Select Yes to load the system default PK (Platform key) or select No to
load a downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
The PK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated
variable.
KEK Management
The KEK (Key‑exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database
(db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx).
Key‑exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft
®
Secure Boot Key‑Enrollment Key (KEK).
Delete the KEK
Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Conguration options:
[Yes] [No]
Load Default KEK
Select Yes to load the system default KEK (key‑exchange key) or select No
to load a downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.
Append Default KEK
Select Yes to append the system default KEK (key‑exchange key) or select
No to append a downloaded additional KEK from a USB storage device
for the db (signature database) and dbx (revoked signature database)
management.
The KEK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated
variable.
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