The BIOS Asus update allows motherboards to support TPM 2.0 for Windows 11

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will require TPM (Trusted Platform Module) fleas on existing and new devices.TPM chips work by offering hardware protection instead of software only.They can be used to encrypt discs using Windows features such as Bitlocker, or to prevent attacks by password dictionary.TPM 1 chips 1.2 has existed since 2011, but they have generally been widely used only in professional computers and office managed by IT.Microsoft wants to bring the same level of protection to all those who use Windows.In Windows documentation, there is a section that lists the minimum hardware configurations required for editions of the operating system still supported.For Windows 11, the publisher has made an update to indicate that it is imperative to have a TPM 2.0 to be able to install Windows 11.TPM 2 specification.0 has been standardized (ISO/IEC 11889) since 2015.She succeeded TPM 1.2, standardized in 2009.In 2016, Microsoft announced a change in the minimum hardware configuration required for mobile and PC devices that were going to turn on Windows 10, hoping to see the manufacturers adopt them very quickly for more secure devices.Also, since July 28, 2016, all new models of devices must take on version 2.0 of TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which must be activated by default.The Trusted Platform Module (which can also come in the form of a chip and bearing the name of TPM or Fritz chip) is a material cryptographic component, on which the implementation of the material level of the Next-Generation SECURE COMPUTING System is based(NGSCB).It is called upon to be integrated on mother -in -law cards and other electronic and computer equipment in accordance with the specifications of the Trusted Computing Group.Although this chip is a passive electronic component (which cannot give order to the computer such as blocking the system, or monitoring the execution of an application), it makes it possible to easily store secrets (such asencryption keys), in a secure manner.Also, it will benefit users by providing them with better protection of their sensitive information on PC for example.TPM 2.0 could also strengthen the safety of the Windows Hello biometric authentication functionality via which users can connect to their PC after being identified by their fingerprints, their face or a retinal scan.In this case, TPM 2.0 can generate and save authentication keys in a secure area.To verify what a machine has, you can go to the peripheral manager (command "Devmgmt.MSC "in Executing)," safety peripheral "category.And, to obtain more details, open the "Management of the secure platform module on the local computer".Vient alors ASUSASUS est l'un des premiers fabricants de cartes mères à prendre des mesures pour s'assurer que ses clients pourront profiter de Windows 11.The company has published BIOS updates for a number of its cards which automatically activate TPM 2 support.0.The material requirements for Windows 11 have proved confusing and controversial to an almost equal extent, but this is the need for TPM 2.0 who took many people off guard.Even for people with systems with TPM 2.0 and therefore supporting Windows 11, the functionality activation process is potentially difficult.With its latest BIOS updates for AMD and Intel motherboards, Asus has eliminated this step, so it is not necessary to activate it manually.A page on the Asus website indicates: "The update of the BIOS Asus allows the motherboards to support the TMP 2.0 ready for Windows 11 ».While the company underlines that it is possible to adjust the parameters of the BIOS UEFI to activate TPM 2.0 (or PTT as Intel implementation is known), it also underlines the fact that the latest BIOS updates automatically activate Windows 11 support taking care of this step.For the moment, there are only the Windows 11 Dev and Beta versions that you can test.While with the DEV version, Microsoft has chosen to give up the TPM 2 requirement.0, the beta version did not benefit from it, thus eliminating many people from the Insider program.It should be noted that this is done without surprise since Microsoft had already indicated that it will not be possible to bypass the minimum hardware configurations.The news has arrived in a recent AMA session (Ask Me Anything) published for the Microsoft Tech community.During the session, the Microsoft program manager Aria Carley shares the news while speaking of the deployment of Windows 11.She answers a question about devices that are not "completely compatible with Windows 11".The user asks him: "If we consider that a device is not completely compatible with Windows 11, will he be offered the upgrade via Windows Update?"Carley replies:" So we are talking about this new material floor of which devices are eligible and those who are not.And we know that it fears that some will not be eligible for Windows 11.But the reason we do is to keep the devices more productive, to have a better experience and especially to have better security than before so that they can remain protected ”.Then there is a request on the deactivation of backups which can block upgrades, and Carley says that the group strategy can be used, although it is not recommended, to bypass these blockages.However, it adds: “This group strategy will not allow you to bypass the Windows 11 hardware application.We will always prevent you from upgrading your device to an unreformed state, because we really want to make sure that your devices remain supported and secure ”.Asus said: "Windows 11 has not been officially published and there could be stability problems with the Insider Preview version because it has not passed the formal validation and qualification.Installation or upgrade to Windows 11 Insider Preview or any third -party software is carried out at your own discretion and at your risk and perils.You will be responsible for any damage caused to your system or the loss of data resulting from this activity.Asus will not be responsible for loss and damage linked to the use of Windows 11 ”.But the good news is that if you have an Asus motherboard, the last update could give you the chance to try Windows 11 now.All the details and a fairly long list of motherboards for which BIOS updates have been published are available on the Asus website.Windows 11 Source ASUS Compatible Mother Card List: Asus