I'm in the process of installing Windows 11 on my system, but I've hit a snag with the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) settings. I have an Intel i7-9700K processor and a GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS PRO WIFI motherboard, which has an empty TPM slot. I've heard that my CPU should already have TPM and that I just need to enable 'Security Device Support' in the BIOS. However, even with that enabled, it states 'NO Security Device Found'. Am I missing something here, or do I need to purchase a TPM module?
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I did some digging and found that although your motherboard doesn't come with a physical TPM, it still supports TPM 2.0 through Intel PTT (Platform Trust Technology). Just pop into your BIOS and enable that option. Should clear things up for you, but if all else fails, you might need to get an actual TPM module for that slot.
You might want to check your BIOS settings for 'Intel Platform Trust Technology'. It’s a firmware feature that allows your system to handle TPM functionality without a physical TPM chip installed. Just make sure that's enabled. Some users have reported success getting Windows 11 up and running this way!
Other folks with similar setups have had good luck by installing a TPM module into the header on the motherboard. Try looking for the compatible Infineon TPM module; I saw it recommended on Amazon. It could be the easiest fix if you don't want to dive deep into the BIOS settings.
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