Question 1

Is this TPM compliant with the 1.2 or 2.0 TPM spec?  It should state this in the TPM settings window on Windows 10.  Just trying to find one that is compliant with version 2.0.

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I'm Sorry I  don't know. Did a few quick searches to see if anything in widows, or software would show the version.

If you find something that will tell me where to look, I will be happy to do it for you.

Good luck

Question 2

What is the point of a TPM? It is my understanding that if someone steals your harddrive and mounts it in their computer, they could also take your TPM therefore not even needing to bruteforce your encryption key. Am I missing something?

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The TPM is associated with your hardware when you install it and you can't just move it to another machine and expect to access the key.

For instance, BitLocker will detect hardware changes and if the hardware is "significantly different" then you must input the BitLocker Recovery Key regardless of if you have the TPM module installed.

You might then say, "Well if they can steal the hard drive and the TPM, they could just steal the computer!" That is true, but the OS is protects you against that. For instance, with BitLocker you cannot access the data if you can't log into Windows with an account already authorized on the machine (or if you have the BitLocker Recovery Key).

Question 3

P8Z77-V compatible?

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Don't know about this motherboard. But here is my experience.
1) go into the BIOS and enable TPM.
2) Validate that your BIOS can see it.
3) Then boot Windows. I run Windows 10 64-bit.
4) in Windows, run: mmc - the management console.
5) Add the snap-in for Trusted Platform management.
6) then click: Trusted platofrm management to initialize the TPM and set a password. This tool should recognize your TPM.
6) See: Technet site at microsoft for information about initializing the TPM.

Question 4

Hello, I was wondering if this device works with any other system board brand other then ASUS? I have a ASrock 990FX Killer which has a TPM header and ever time I Google a module for it I get this devices.

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Hi Shopper with Asus TPM question.

It appears that all TPM hardware implementations are not created equal.

No it will not work with all motherboards.  The Asus TPM module has a 20 pin connector (19 pins and a missing one as an orientation key).  Your ASrock 990FX MB has an 18 pin header (17 pins + key pin).  My MSI A88X-G43/G45 MBs have a 14 pin header (13 pins + key), which I was able to find, and successfully use.   So I'm not sure how many MB TPM implementation variations there are.

ASrock's web site doesn't list it as a MB accessory.  Have you tried giving their support a call.  There must be one for it, otherwise how would ASrock test it.

Good hunting.

Question 5

Sir/Madam-

How do I find out which TPM chip will fit my Dell Inspirion 15R?

Please advise.

Thanks!

CC

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The Dell Inspiron 15R laptop does not have TPM installed onto the motherboard so therefore you cannot activate TPM on it nor is there a module that Dell or any other 3rd party sells to install a TPM directly on the laptop.  There are some USB options that are out there but you should research this on the web or contact Dell Directly. The ASUS Model TPM/FW3.19 is strictly for Desktop ASUS motherboards.

Question 6

It is working fine in Windows 7 64 for me, but will it work with Windows 10?

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TPM/s are universal. I use the ASUS version on my SuperMicro server and Asus Motherboard for about three years. I only use the default Microsoft drive for all TPM/s.

I would be very surprise if you had any issues.

For sure if Win7 64 bit is using UEFI and a TPM right now on your current hardware you will be just fine in Win10.

Question 7

M5A97 LE R2.0 compatible?

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I looked at the specs on ASUS site and see no mention of TPM, did not see socket in the picture. You might download the manual and check the BIOS settings, see if there is a security section under advanced settings. Best bet would be to email ASUS, support/ contact and ask what products accept the TPM. Include part number to be safe. Seems like nobody wants to advertise security features.

Question 8

Does anyone know if this product will fit a Asus Sabertooth X 79 motherboard?  Thinking about buying one, but not if it is not compatible.

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This module will work on a TPM capable ASUS Mainboard such as the Sabertooth x79 Mark 2 version.  The standard Sabertooth x79 Mainboard does not support TPM. This module has worked very well in the boards I currently have it in.

Question 9

Does this work w/ a 14-1 TPM Asus Z170-A?

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Michael,
                 Unfortunately I didn't realize it only works with Win7 Ultimate,I am using Win 7 Professional which is not compatible with TPM

Question 10

Can this product be installed on the motherboard in this system; 
 ASUS Desktop PC CM6730-US005O Intel Core i7 3770 (3.40GHz) 16GB DDR3 2TB HDD Windows 7 Home Premium

???

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A TPM module is not something that can be added installing an add-on card into one of the PCI Express expansion slots.  A TPM module can be installed only if the motherboard supports TPM and has a TPM connector on the motherboard. As Matthew pointed out, you will need to inspect the motherboard for your PC and determine if there is a TPM connector on the motherboard.

You could send to query to ASUS technical support directly, or, for fun, could try some detective work to get an answer about TPM support (it depends on your level technical expertise). For example, the ASUS Essentio user manual which can be download from the ASUS support website has no information about motherboard layout, however on that same webpage in the BIOS downloads section there are references to "P8H61-M-PRO" in the BIOS names which might (italics) indicate your PC uses an ASUS P8H61-M-PRO motherboard.  If you download the user manual for the ASUS P8H61-M-PRO motherboard from the ASUS website you will see that the P8H61-M-PRO does have a TPM connector and where it is located.  You will still have to inspect your ASUS Essentio motherboard to see if, in fact, it uses the P8H61-M-PRO motherboard. The motherboard part number will be clearly displayed on the board.

If your PC does use the P8H61-M-PRO motherboard, you will still have to get all of the driver and BIOS updates from the ASUS Essentio page and not the P8H61-M-PRO page. An ASUS consumer PC is equipped with a special BIOS and won't accept anything else.

After you install a TPM module, you can verify success by booting up the PC and then entering the BIOS screens and verifying that a "TPM" setting has appeared within the BIOS settings.  With recent ASUS motherboards it seems that even if the motherboard supports TPM, no TPM setting will appear on the BIOS screen until the TPM connector is actually populated.

I don't work for ASUS, but these are things I have discovered on my own.

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