Boot Manager in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3415 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 10.0.10240.17643 |
Module description
The Windows system boot manager is called by the bootstrapping code that resides in the boot sector. It checks its own integrity, checks the integrity of the Windows OS Loader, and then launches it.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms
Tested configurations
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (x64) running on a Dell XPS 8700 with an Intel Core i7 with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (x64) running on a HP Compaq Pro 6305 with an AMD A4 with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface 3 with an Intel Atom x7 with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 2 with an Intel Core i5 with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 with an Intel Core i7 with PAA
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (x64) running on a Microsoft Surface Pro with an Intel x64 Processor with PAA (single-user mode)
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (x86) running on a Dell Inspiron 660s with an Intel Core i3 without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-25 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2019-03-25