Dec 29, 2018 · The Compatibility Support Module (CSM) is a component of the UEFI firmware that provides legacy BIOS compatibility by emulating a BIOS environment, allowing legacy operating systems and...

Sep 15, 2024 · Look for an option related to “CSM” or “Legacy Boot” and set it to “Enabled” or “On” to enable CSM mode. Conversely, set it to “Disabled” or “Off” to disable CSM mode and switch to UEFI mode. Save the changes and exit the BIOS settings.

Jan 19, 2019 · To change boot mode from legacy/CSM to UEFI, you'll have to convert your OS drive from MBR to GPT. You can use mbr2gpt utility to do this. Converts a disk from MBR to GPT partitioning without...

Nov 29, 2024 · CSM stands for “Compatibility Support Module,” which is a sub-item in the Boot option in the BIOS. It appears on the later motherboard; the previous one didn’t have this option. CSM is a parallel item with Secure Boot.

Oct 5, 2021 · Disabling CSM will allow you to enable UEFI on your system which is needed to install the most modern compatible Operating Systems. You will need to access your system’s BIOS menu so that you can disable CSM on your system. Use the guides below depending on your manufacturer to get you started.

Feb 14, 2025 · Disabling CSM Support allows your device to boot only in UEFI mode. We discuss what is CSM Support and how you can enable or disable it in Windows 11/10.

Jun 19, 2024 · When it comes to disabling the Compatibility Support Module (CSM) in Windows 11, there are both pros and cons to consider. One of the main advantages of disabling CSM is that it allows for a more streamlined and efficient boot process.

Aug 20, 2023 · Compatibility Support Module (CSM) is a UEFI feature used when you need Legacy BIOS support (e.g., to boot from an MBR-partitioned drive). On MSI motherboards, you can easily turn it on or off from the Windows OS Configuration tab of the BIOS.

Nov 22, 2023 · Reasons for Disabling and Enabling CSM BIOS Mode. You will need to disable CSM BIOS mode if you are installing an OS that only supports UEFI (such as Windows 8 or later). Windows 11 needs Secure Boot and that is only available in UEFI Mode. If you need to use legacy hardware devices, OS, 32-bit OS, or applications, you will need to enable CSM.

Aug 10, 2023 · CSM stands for Compatibility Support Module and enables your computer to boot from legacy software. To enable or disable CSM on an Acer laptop, you’ll need to access the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) by pressing the F12 key when your device boots up.