Windows 11 from Asus PRIME Z690-P with Wi-Fi D4 – TPM 2.0 not found
Windows 11 from Asus PRIME Z690-P with Wi-Fi D4 – TPM 2.0 not found
Hello everyone! Welcome to the new year! A few days back I purchased a fresh motherboard paired with a new processor. It's an Asus PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4, featuring a DDR4 Core i7 12700k SSD with 1TB storage and 16GB RAM at 2400MHz. I'm using a 2TB GPT drive and have installed 1TB of RAM. Even with these specs, I'm still having trouble installing Windows 11 on my PC. The documentation says TPM 2.0 is required, but I'm not sure how to activate it. I've watched some tutorials, but my BIOS doesn't match what they showed. If anyone has any advice or solutions, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks a lot!
It seems the CMOS is already set up correctly on most Z690 motherboards. The Windows installer might be referencing an issue that isn’t present. You could have disabled it by accident, which would reset the BIOS and activate TPM. If you need further help, a guide on bypassing TPM requirements is available online.
This official guide lists only the pins for a TPM, not the chip itself. Check the site: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards-Com.../techspec/ For reference, a photo is available. If the post by @PineyCreek matches your setup, just adhere to the PTT instructions.
Thanks for all the messages. I'll look into them tonight! @RONOTHAN##, @PineyCreek, @EDKTech The idea seems promising—restarting the CMOS might reveal what's happening. It’s strange that this new motherboard doesn’t include the chip, but I’ll find out! Thanks again, I’ll update you.
Technically, the motherboard doesn't contain the chip itself. The timeline for this change isn't clear to me, but both Intel and AMD provide software TPMs linked to the CPU. Even without a physical TPM, your system has one built-in that you must activate in BIOS. However, a TPM offers limited value for everyday use—it mainly confirms whether your boot device is being recognized. In sensitive environments like hospitals, it adds security value, but for a typical home desktop, bypassing it isn't a major concern unless specific software demands it. If the clear CMOS doesn't resolve the issue, you can safely ignore the TPM requirement for most users. The main challenge comes when certain anti-tamper tools, such as Valorant, require it to function.
Hey everyone! Restarting the BIOS worked, and Windows 11 is ready to go. I enjoy playing games like Mortal Kombat 11, but it seems some titles struggle with Alder Lake. It might need TPM for those DRM-protected games. Thanks a lot for your prompt help! Have a great year everyone!
It actually makes some logical sense. When Win11 was released and TPM 2.0 became necessary, the availability dropped quickly due to rising demand while supply remained limited because of certain restrictions. It's possible ASUS chose to leave out components on some boards to cut costs, even though they understood the newer Windows versions would require them. Companies aren't always consumer-friendly, especially when profits are involved. If the CPU includes the TPM internally, it probably doesn't matter much. Assuming both the CPU and board have the actual TPM, you could likely find it on an aftermarket card.
You can turn on TPM on this board via the BIOS settings. Navigate to Advanced, then PCH-FW Configuration, TPM Device, Firmware, and press F10 to save changes. On my Asrock board, you need to activate Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) in the BIOS. Engineers often conceal these details, so you’ll need to find the right instructions. In my experience, I contacted Asrock in California and spoke with a technician who guided me through the process.
For those searching on how to activate TPM 2.0 on their ASUS Z690-F in order to run Windows 11, this is the solution. When TPM 2.0 is enabled, it will appear in Device Manager under Security Devices. The PC Health check will indicate compatibility with Windows 11, though Windows Update may need some time to recognize your eligibility. The method that helped me get Windows Update to keep up was: close the Windows Update window, open Command Prompt as admin, run: schtasks.exe /Run /TN "Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser", press Enter, wait five minutes, restart, and it should show as preparing to update to Windows 11.