Although nowadays most computers already come with a TPM version 1.2, 2.0, or higher, it’s not always the case, and in many cases, the chip is available, but disabled in the motherboard’s firmware. Update June 25, 2021: Windows 11 is changing the system requirements and it will require a TPM 2.0 chip to be present and enabled. In addition, you will also need to have a device with Secure Boot enabled. If neither of these security features is present or disabled, you won’t be able to install Windows 11 on your computer. While these instructions help you to check whether the security module is available, you can also use the BIOS/UEFI method to access the motherboard’s firmware and enable both security features (if available). Otherwise, you will need another device running the new OS. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to determine if your computer has a TPM chip to use features like BitLocker on Windows 10.
How to check TPM chip using Manager How to check TPM chip using Settings How to check TPM chip using BIOS/UEFI
How to check TPM chip using Manager
Use these steps to verify that your device has a TPM chip with the Trusted Platform Module Manager console: If the device includes a TPM chip, then you’ll see the hardware information and its status. Otherwise, if it reads “Compatible TPM cannot be found,” then the chip is disabled in the BIOS or UEFI, or your computer doesn’t have a compatible Trusted Platform Module. Trusted Platform Module Management
How to check TPM chip using Settings
Use these steps to confirm if your computer has as hardware TPM chip with the Settings app: If the Device encryption option is available, then your device has a hardware TPM chip and you can use BitLocker on your device. Device Encryption on Windows 10 Settings Although you can determine if your computer has a TPM chip by confirming if the Settings app has the “Device encryption” option, this feature is only available if your device has a Trusted Platform Module version 2 chip with support for Modern Standby.
How to check TPM chip using BIOS/UEFI
You may have a Trusted Platform Module, but it could be disabled on your computer. If you want to confirm if your laptop or desktop includes a TPM silicon, depending whether your device is using a Basic Input Output System (BIOS) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), the steps will be different. (Check your manufacturer support website for more specific details.)
Checking TPM on BIOS
Use these steps if your BIOS-based system includes a TPM hardware chip: If available and disabled, then enable the TPM on your device using the settings available. Otherwise, it’ll not appear on Windows 10.
Checking TPM on UEFI
Use these steps if your UEFI-based system includes a TPM hardware chip: If available and disabled, then enable the TPM on your device using the settings available. Otherwise, it’ll not appear on Windows 10. Advanced Startup settings on Windows 10 UEFI option on Advanced Startup settings for Windows 10 All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
