GL-RM1PE Not Showing BIOS / BitLocker Recovery Screen on HP Laptop

Hi all,

I’m having an issue with my GL.iNet GL-RM1PE and would appreciate some guidance.

The device works fine once the operating system has fully loaded, but I cannot get any video output during the pre-boot stage — specifically when the laptop prompts for the BitLocker recovery key input screen. Because of this, I’m unable to remotely access BIOS/UEFI or the BitLocker unlock screen through the KVM.

What I have already tried:

  • Tested multiple EDID profiles/settings on the GL-RM1PE

  • Closed the laptop lid to try forcing output to the external display

  • Rebooted several times after changing EDID settings

  • Tried connecting/disconnecting the HDMI capture during boot

Unfortunately, none of these steps helped, and the KVM still shows no display until Windows fully boots.

My setup:

  • HP laptop

  • GL-RM1PE connected via HDMI/USB

  • Issue occurs specifically during BIOS/BitLocker pre-boot environment

Questions:

  1. Is there a specific EDID mode required for BIOS/BitLocker screens?

  2. Does the laptop BIOS need to be configured to mirror or prioritise the external display during boot?

  3. Are there any HP BIOS settings such as “lid closed behaviour”, “hybrid graphics”, “secure boot”, or “external monitor on startup” that need to be changed?

  4. Has anyone successfully used the GL-RM1PE to view BIOS and BitLocker screens on HP laptops? If so, what configuration worked for you?

Any help or troubleshooting suggestions would be greatly appreciated.