Troubleshooting TPM Setup for Windows Users

Overview

This guide provides detailed instructions on checking and configuring the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for Windows 10 and 11. It specifically addresses issues for gamers, such as "Valorant," which requires TPM enabled for Riot Vanguard.

Steps to Check and Enable TPM

Initial Checks

• Checking TPM Status:

  • Open the search bar and type tpm.msc.
  • Select it to see the status. If set up, it should state "TPM is ready for use."
  • If not set up, the message will state that a compatible TPM cannot be found.

• Checking in Device Manager:

  • Open the search bar, type Device Manager, and check under Security Devices for "Trusted Platform Module 2.0."

Precautionary Steps

• BitLocker:
  • Ensure BitLocker is off before proceeding.
  • Go to Search, type BitLocker, and select Manage BitLocker.
  • Turn off BitLocker on all drives.
  • Back up your recovery key to another drive or your Microsoft account.

Accessing UEFI BIOS

• Rebooting to UEFI BIOS:
  • Hold the left Shift key down while rebooting, select Troubleshoot, UEFI Firmware Settings, and Restart.
  • Alternatively, reboot using the specific keyboard shortcut for your motherboard.

Motherboard Specific Configurations

MSI Motherboard

• Secure Boot:

  • Enable Secure Boot by setting BIOS CSM/UEFI to UEFI.

• TPM Configuration:

  • Go to Security Device Support, set to Enable.
  • Set TPM Device Selection to fTPM 2.0 for Intel or AMD CPU fTPM for AMD processors.
  • Reboot after enabling.

ASUS Motherboard

• Secure Boot:

  • Set Launch CSM to Disabled for Secure Boot, and OS Type to Windows UEFI mode.
  • Install Default Secure Boot Keys if prompted.

• TPM Configuration:

  • Set PCH-FW Configuration for TPM Device Selection to Enable Firmware TPM for both Intel and AMD processors.
  • Reboot after configuration adjustments.

Final Steps

• Verify TPM 2.0:

  • Check the TPM status again using tpm.msc.
  • Ensure specification version is set to 2.0 in Device Manager.

• Re-enable BitLocker:

  • If BitLocker was previously turned off, go to Manage BitLocker to re-enable it.

• Game Launch:

  • After ensuring TPM is enabled and BitLocker settings are correct, reboot and launch "Valorant."

Conclusion

TPM should now be successfully configured. For feedback, consider subscribing to the channel and follow on Twitter @Davefinito.

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