Introduced last month, Microsoft's new operating system Windows 11 drew the reaction of most users because of the requirements it needed. Computer and motherboard manufacturers have also rolled up their sleeves on TPM 2.0 and processor compatibility.
MSI motherboards with TPM 2.0 support
MSI, which we know closely in the hardware and computer industry, announced the compatible Intel and AMD motherboard models with TPM 2.0 support for Windows 11 in a post it shared.
TPM 2.0 technology is applied for Intel 100 series chipset and newer AMD Ryzen processors. At this point, MSI shared the following table of Intel motherboard models with TPM 2.0 support:
Serial Motherboard Family Processor Support
500 Series Z590 / B560 / H510 10th and 11th Generation
400 Series Z490 / B460 / H410 10th and 11th Generation
300 Series Z390 / Z370 / B365 / B360 / H370 / H310 8th and 9th Generation
200 Series Z270 / B250 / H270 6th and 7th Generation
100 Series Z170 / B150 / H170 / H110 6th and 7th Generation
X299 X299 X-series 10000/9000/78xx**
At the end of this list, the manufacturer stated that Intel 6th and 7th Generation and X-Series 9000/78xx processors are not in the list of Windows 11 compatible processors as of 01/07/2021.
MSI's motherboard models with TPM 2.0 technology with AMD processor support are as follows:
Serial Motherboard Family
500 Series X570 / B550 / A520
400 Series X470 / B450
300 Series X370 / B350 / A320*
TR4 Series TRX40 / X399*
Ryzen 1000 series and Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (Zen 1) processors in this list are not included in the list of Windows 11 compatible processors as of 01/07/2021.
How to enable TPM 2.0 from BIOS on MSI motherboards?
Do you have one of the above mentioned motherboard family but getting TPM 2.0 error on Windows 11 installation? Here is a step-by-step TPM 2.0 activation guide for you.
Step 1: When you start your computer, enter the BIOS with the F8 key.
Step 2: On the BIOS main screen, press F7 to open EZ Mode (advanced settings).
Step 3: Once the advanced settings are opened, follow the Settings > Security > Trusted Computing menus.
Step 4: Select 2.0 from the TPM Device Selection option under Trusted Computing.
Step 5: Press F10 to save the changes. When your computer restarts, you can now install Windows 11.