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How to Verify MSR 0xE2 Lock

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How to Verify MSR 0xE2 Lock

An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers verifying of MSR 0xE2 Lock on your system.

Preparing OpenCore


Before you can verify the MSR 0xE2 Lock, you'll need to prepare OpenCore and add the tool to check. To prepare the OpenCore, refer to the guide linked below.


Once you've the OpenCore ready, follow the steps below.

1. Open your config.plist
2. Add VerifyMsrE2.efi under Misc>Tools.

Path*NameEnabled
VerifyMsrE2.efiVerifyMsrE2YES

Note:
The VerifyMsrE2.efi can be found at EFI/OC/Tools.

3. Save your config.plist.
4. On the target system, use the EFI to boot. When at OpenCore boot picker, you'll see one more option i.e VerifyMsrE2.
5. Boot from VerifyMsrE2 and it will display the result whether you've a MSR Locked BIOS or not.
 
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