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== Step 2: Disable Secure Boot and Install pfSense on the Intel NUC == Before you can install pfSense, you’ll need to disable Secure Boot if you are using a modern computer. Many modern computers, especially those pre-installed with Windows 10 or 11, come with Secure Boot enabled, preventing you from booting into an operating system that isn’t signed by Microsoft initially. Since pfSense is open-source and unsigned, we need to disable Secure Boot to start our installation. <gallery mode="packed-hover" heights=250 widths=400 perrow=2> File:lu55028jxaty_tmp_827ab6bb.png File:lu55028jxaty_tmp_582a2319.png </gallery> <span id="disabling-secure-boot-in-bios"></span> === 1. Disabling Secure Boot in BIOS === # '''Insert the USB Drive''' #* Plug in the USB drive containing the pfSense installation image into one of the USB ports on your Intel NUC. #* Make sure this is done before you power on the device. # '''Enter the BIOS''' #* Power on the Intel NUC and immediately start pressing F2 (or the designated key for your system) to access the BIOS settings. #* Keep pressing this key until you enter the BIOS. On some systems, the BIOS key may be different (e.g., Delete or Esc), but F2 is common for most systems. # '''Disable Secure Boot''' #* Inside the BIOS, navigate to the Boot section. #* Locate Secure Boot and toggle it to Off. Depending on your BIOS, Secure Boot may be located under the Security or Boot sections. #* Once Secure Boot is disabled, you’re ready to install pfSense. # '''Set Boot Priority''' #* In the BIOS, go to Boot Priority settings. #* Set your USB drive as the first boot device. This will allow the system to automatically boot from the USB drive containing the pfSense installer. #* Alternatively, you can press <code>F12</code> (or the appropriate key) during boot to manually enter the boot menu & select the USB drive each time. # '''Save and Exit BIOS''' #* Press <code>F10</code> to save your changes and exit the BIOS, or whatever key does it on your machine. #* The system will now reboot, and if the USB drive is set as the first boot option, it should boot directly from the USB flash drive and load the pfSense installer. <span id="step-3-installing-pfsense-on-the-intel-nuc"></span>
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