PC Drivers & Software

[ThunderBeaver]

I'm running windows 10 pro 64 version 21H2.

I keep hearing about TPM modules being needed for windows 11.

What the heck is a TPM module and what is its purpose?

[Nagrenol · Accepted solution]

Don't need a windows expert, just a google expert

https://uk.pcmag.com/components/134144/what-is-a-tpm-and-why-do-i-need-one-for-windows-11

Tons of articles on this and even more on youtube for more detailed info

[Nagrenol · Accepted solution]

Don't need a windows expert, just a google expert

https://uk.pcmag.com/components/134144/what-is-a-tpm-and-why-do-i-need-one-for-windows-11

Tons of articles on this and even more on youtube for more detailed info

[Flyfisherman · Accepted solution]

Another article: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-11-tpm-enable-bios-uefi

Depending on how old your computer is, it is possible that the TPM (2.0) function already are built into the system.

You can start with check if TPM is already activated and which version (1.2 or 2.0) on your computer.
How to Check if Your PC Has TPM 2.0 for Windows 11: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-if-your-pc-has-tpm-for-windows-11/

Otherwise it requires to enable fTPM (Amd) or IPTT (Intel) in Bios > Advanced setup.
You can read about it in the article from Tom's Hardware above.

A separate TPM 2.0 module is probably not needed for a fairly new computer (less than 4-years).
Best regards from Sweden

[ThunderBeaver]

My MOBO has TPM 2.0 built in. 

Thanks for the replies. 

The MSI support page only had generic non detail information.