Lockdown: xxxxxx /dev/mem,kmem,port is restricted; see man kernel_lockdown.7

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Environment

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Application 15

Situation

Below log appeared in /var/log/messages and dmesg.

Lockdown: numlockbios: /dev/mem,kmem,port is restricted; see man kernel_lockdown.7
Lockdown: fwupd: /dev/mem,kmem,port is restricted; see man kernel_lockdown.7
Lockdown: Zypp-main: /dev/mem,kmem,port is restricted; see man kernel_lockdown.7

Resolution

Disable Secure boot in the server's BIOS and reboot the system.

Cause

Kernel Lock Down Feature automatically enable if the system boot in Secure Boot.

Additional Information

If System asked for YaST2 logs ( Run save_y2logs ) after a failed installation attempt. Please refer following KB.

https://www.suse.com/support/kb/doc/?id=000016381

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Document ID:000021167
Creation Date: 14-Aug-2023
Modified Date:31-Aug-2023
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications

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