{"id":1770293,"date":"2022-05-04T16:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T16:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1770293"},"modified":"2024-12-17T09:28:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T14:28:13","slug":"tpm-and-secure-boot-what-are-they-and-how-do-i-enable-them","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/tpm-and-secure-boot-what-are-they-and-how-do-i-enable-them\/","title":{"rendered":"TPM and Secure Boot: What Are They and How Do I Enable Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll discuss what TPM and Secure\nBoot are, what they do, and how to enable them on your Windows PC. Follow the\nsections below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a href=\"#What-is-TPM\"><strong>What is TPM?<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#What-are-fTPM-and-PTT\"><strong>What are fTPM and PTT?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How-do-I-check-if-I-have-a-TPM-chip\"><strong>How do I check if I have a TPM chip?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What-is-Secure-Boot\"><strong>What is Secure Boot?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#How-to-enable-TPM-and-Secure-Boot\">How to enable TPM and Secure Boot<\/a><\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"#Enable-TPM\"><strong>Enable TPM<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Enable-Secure-Boot\">Enable Secure Boot<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"What-is-TPM\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">What is TPM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TPM is short for <strong>T<\/strong>rusted <strong>P<\/strong>latform <strong>M<\/strong>odule. Until Windows 11 was announced, TPM was something not many people had heard of. It\u2019s an added layer of protection so potential malware cannot access any credentials, encryption keys, and other very sensitive user data stored in your system. Think of the TPM as the fingerprint or facial recognition system on your smartphone. Without the correct biometrics, you can\u2019t access any information. You could also compare it to an iLok license or eLicenser. Without the USB key or activation number, there\u2019s no way to access your software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The TPM system comes in a few different forms:\na physical chip that you can install on a specific motherboard header, a module\nthat is already soldered to the motherboard, or one that is firmware-based that\nyou can enable within your BIOS without needing to mess around with any\nhardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most pre-built computers sold within the past\nfive years or so should already have some sort of TPM installed, and more often\nthan not, it\u2019s already enabled. However, if your PC is older or if it\u2019s a\ncustom-built machine, then it may not be available to you. So, if you\u2019re a\nWindows 10 user and want to utilize the BitLocker data encryption feature, you\nmust enable the TPM. For Windows 11, you won\u2019t even be able to install it\nunless the TPM is enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-chip.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-chip.png\" alt=\"TPM chip\" class=\"wp-image-1770294\" width=\"247\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-chip.png 987w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-chip-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-chip-768x581.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 247px) 100vw, 247px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>TPM Module<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"What-are-fTPM-and-PTT\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">What are fTPM and PTT?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Intel and AMD processors have \u201csoft\u201d TPM\nsystems, known as fTPM or PTT. These TPM systems are integrated into the\nprocessor\u2019s firmware. There is a difference between the two, however. Intel\u2019s\nbuilt-in TPM system is known as PTT, and AMD\u2019s is known as fTPM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s unique about this technology is that your\nmotherboard may have a TPM chip header as well as a fTPM\/PTT feature. This\nmeans that you can run either the \u201chardware\u201d or \u201csoftware\u201d versions and get the\nsame results. This is an important thing to remember when enabling your TPM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-in-UEFI.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-in-UEFI.jpg\" alt=\"TPM in UEFI\" class=\"wp-image-1770295\" width=\"563\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-in-UEFI.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-in-UEFI-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Example of PTT in UEFI<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"How-do-I-check-if-I-have-a-TPM-chip\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">How do I check if I have a TPM chip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking to see if you have a TPM chip isn\u2019t a complicated process. Instead of opening up your desktop, you just need to check the TPM Windows service, then verify the connection within Device Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Click the <strong>Windows <\/strong>icon, type then click \u201ctpm.msc\u201d.\u00a0<ul><li>If you do have TPM and it\u2019s enabled, you will see \u201cThe TPM is ready for use\u201d within the <strong>Status <\/strong>section of the window and no additional action is required.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Hold the <strong>Windows <\/strong>key and press <strong>X <\/strong>on your keyboard to pull up the <em>Quick Link <\/em>menu, then select <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Scroll down and expand <strong>Security Devices<\/strong> to confirm that the TPM is listed and is functioning correctly.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/tpm.msc-window.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"965\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/tpm.msc-window.jpg\" alt=\"tpm.msc window\" class=\"wp-image-1770297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/tpm.msc-window.jpg 965w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/tpm.msc-window-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/tpm.msc-window-768x562.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>TPM.msc window<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-in-Device-Manager.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"323\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-in-Device-Manager.jpg\" alt=\"TPM in Device Manager\" class=\"wp-image-1770296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-in-Device-Manager.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/TPM-in-Device-Manager-221x300.jpg 221w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>TPM location in Device Manager<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"What-is-Secure-Boot\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">What is Secure Boot?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what TPM is and how it works,\nlet\u2019s discuss what Secure Boot is. Unlike TPM, which is more often than not a\nphysical component installed on your motherboard, Secure Boot is built into the\nUEFI firmware.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, your computer will only boot trusted (secured) software\/firmware components digitally signed from the motherboard\u2019s manufacturer (you may see the term <strong>OEM <\/strong>being used). When Secure Boot is disabled, your computer will not boot if an untrusted firmware component is present.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"How-to-enable-TPM-and-Secure-Boot\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">How to enable TPM and Secure Boot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enabling TPM and Secure Boot are a relatively\nsimple processes, but you need to know what to look for. Before changing any\nsettings, have your motherboard manufacturer\u2019s owner\u2019s manual handy so you can refer\nto both navigation and also to the terms and language as they differ from\nsystem to system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"IMPORTANT-Before-you-begin\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">IMPORTANT! Before you begin:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffcfd3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<ul><li>Please follow the motherboard manufacturer\u2019s driver and firmware update installation instructions to the letter; otherwise, you may brick (completely disable) your PC.<\/li><li><strong>Only <\/strong>download motherboard or BIOS firmware and drivers directly from the manufacturer. The downloads you find on third-party websites can cause system-wide issues, may have bloatware, and may even have malware.<\/li><li>You must perform all of the following operations within the UEFI <em>(Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)<\/em>. If you don\u2019t feel comfortable navigating through it, then please take it to a qualified professional. Changing the wrong settings can result in PC instability.<\/li><li>You <em>must<\/em> convert from BIOS <em>(Legacy)<\/em> to UEFI mode to enable Secure Boot. Check out Microsoft\u2019s video below for details on how to convert from BIOS to UEFI.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Enable-TPM\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Enable TPM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have TPM, or if it\u2019s currently\ndisabled, you will receive an error stating that a compatible TPM cannot be\nfound. If this is the case, there will be some additional legwork necessary.\nSince the UI and navigation of each processor and motherboard are a bit\ndifferent, you will need to pull up the motherboard manufacturer\u2019s UEFI BIOS\nmanual for navigation through the settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you check to see if you have TPM, PTT,\nor fTPM, you\u2019ll first want to upgrade your motherboard and UEFI BIOS firmware\n(if applicable). Sometimes motherboard manufacturers will add specific features\nthat will allow you to access these settings. To do this, go to the motherboard\nmanufacturer\u2019s website and download the necessary files. More often than not,\nthe files you download will also include specific instructions for installing\nand upgrading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Through-Windows-10\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Through Windows 10<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re currently signed in to Windows, you\ncan go directly to your UEFI via the Advanced Startup menu within Windows\nSettings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Hold the <strong>Windows <\/strong>key and press <strong>X <\/strong>to pull up the <em>Quick Link<\/em> menu, then select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Type <strong>Advanced<\/strong>, click <strong>Change advanced startup options<\/strong>, then select <strong>Restart Now<\/strong>.<\/li><li>When the blue <strong>Choose an option <\/strong>window appears, choose <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>, then <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>, followed by <strong>UEFI Firmware Settings<\/strong>.<ul><li>Your PC will reboot directly to your UEFI BIOS.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"On-startup\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">On startup<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also get into your UEFI to change your TPM settings when you first turn on your PC. This requires you to press the BIOS key command. Once you\u2019re in your UEFI BIOS, you can then update the TPM settings. The UEFI key command differs from motherboard to motherboard, but it will typically be <strong>F1<\/strong>, <strong>F2<\/strong>, <strong>F12<\/strong>,<strong> Esc<\/strong>, or <strong>Delete<\/strong>. Refer to the motherboard\u2019s manual for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f2f1\">More often than not, your TPM settings will be somewhere in your <em>Advanced<\/em> or <em>Security <\/em>settings. As always, check out the UEFI BIOS manual for more navigation instructions and tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Convert BIOS \/ MBR to UEFI \/ GPT without reformatting - MBR2GPT tool | Prepare for Windows 11\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hfJep4hmg9o?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Convert BIOS \/ MBR to UEFI \/ GPT without reformatting &#8211; MBR2GPT tool | Prepare for Windows 11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Enable-Secure-Boot\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Enable Secure Boot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure Boot is typically disabled on new\nmachines simply because you may want to install a different OS or set up a\n\u201cdual-boot\u201d system. If you want to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, you\nmust enable Secure Boot first. Just like TPM, you can Secure Boot within the\nUEFI settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the UEFI settings as outlined in the <strong>Windows\n10<\/strong> and <strong>Startup<\/strong> methods above, but this time look for the Secure Bootoption. From there, just switch to Secure Boot mode. If you have an ASUS\nmotherboard, the Secure Boot option might be listed under OS Type. If Other OSis currently selected, use the dropdown box and select <strong>Windows UEFI Mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/Select-UEFI.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/Select-UEFI.jpg\" alt=\"Select UEFI\" class=\"wp-image-1770298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/Select-UEFI.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/08\/Select-UEFI-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Selecting UEFI within your BIOS utility<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1770301,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[45336,342441,342440,342442,88806],"storecat":[],"itemids":[],"manufacturers":[33542,33772],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out the TPM and Secure Boot: What Are They and How Do I Enable Them? page at Sweetwater \u2014 the world&#039;s leading music technology and instrument retailer!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/tpm-and-secure-boot-what-are-they-and-how-do-i-enable-them\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"TPM and Secure Boot: What Are They and How Do I Enable Them? - SweetCare\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In this guide, we\u2019ll discuss what TPM and Secure Boot are, what they do, and how to enable them on your Windows PC. 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