As is known, Microsoft has quite strict hardware requirements for PC systems that want to upgrade to Windows 11, especially for the TPM 2.0 chip. That means not all motherboards on the market today are compatible with the new operating system.
ASRock, like other major motherboard manufacturers, has officially announced a list of motherboard models with hardware that support Windows 11 compatibility and upgrade. This is useful information for those who want to know if their hardware setup is compatible with the new operating system.
The ASRock motherboard models compatible with Windows 11 are listed below (as of June 2021).
ASRock AMD series motherboards:
- *AM4 300 series X399, X370, B350, A320
- *AM4 400 series X470, B450
- AM4 500 series X570, B550, A520
- TRX40 series TRX40
To enable the TPM chip on these motherboards, you do:
(a) Go to “Advanced” “CPU Configuration” website to find [AMD fTPM switch].
(b) Adjust the “AMD fTPM switch” option to [AMD CPU fTPM].
ASRock Intel series motherboards:
- *Intel 100 series Z170, H170, B150, H110
- *Intel 200 series Z270, H270, B250
- Intel 300 series Z390, Z370, H370, B360, B365, H310, H310C
- Intel 400 series Z490, H470, B460, H410
- Intel 500 series Z590, B560, H510, H570
- Intel X299 series X299
To enable the TPM chip on these motherboards, you do:
(a) Visit the “Security page” to find the “Intel® Platform Trust Technology” option.
(b) Enable the “Intel® Platform Trust Technology” option in the UEFI BIOS.
If you don’t know, TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a secure cryptographic processor that helps you perform actions like generating, storing, and restricting the use of cryptographic keys. Some TPM chipsets also include physical security mechanisms to prevent malware from tampering with the TPM’s security functions. Usually, the TPM chip will be soldered directly to the motherboard. TPM is now becoming a requirement for all laptop and desktop models to ensure the safety of all users.
