Asus X99-M WS User Guide - Page 121
PK Management, Delete PK, Load Default PK, Delete the KEK
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PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS. Delete PK This item 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. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load Default PK This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK file 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 This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load Default KEK This item allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. Append Default KEK This item allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Chapter 3 ASUS X99-M WS 3-55