Setup
First launch the menu was half grey and ESP would not toggle. I am on one Windows 11 PC — do I need extra hardware?
The Setup page has steps but I want a plain-English walkthrough for HVCI, TPM, and Secure Boot.
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- ranked_grinder
First launch is mostly BIOS — HVCI, TPM, and Secure Boot on one Windows 11 rig. No second PC needed.
- apexhack_staff Staff ✓ Solution
Enable HVCI, TPM, and Secure Boot in BIOS, reboot, and launch in the order on the Setup page. That clears a half-grey menu on first run.
- vis_check_andy OP
So the half-grey menu on first launch was just BIOS settings?
- ranked_grinder
Almost always. Mine looked fine in Windows but Secure Boot was off in firmware. Turned it on and everything went live.
- duo_stack_07
Do not skip the launch order either. Out-of-order launch is the other common cause of a partial menu.
- vis_check_andy OP
Enabled Secure Boot + TPM in BIOS, launched in order, full menu now. Thanks.
- ctrl_player99
If it is still partial after that, open a Support ticket with your order ID.
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