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This is where TPM or Trusted Platform Module comes into the picture. In this post, we will learn about the Trusted Platform Module and learn how to check if you have a TPM chip.

Riot will use Windows 11's TPM requirement to kick cheaters out of Valorant, but the technology could easily be abused.

It operates much like ISA and best yet, it is usually accessible via the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header.

Other headers include a chassis intrusion connector, a front audio header at bottom rear, a Thunderbolt AIC connector, a TPM header, and three RGB headers (one 12V, two generic addressable).

TPM buying checklist Before you buy anything, make sure you’ve first verified all of the following information: Your motherboard has a TPM 2.0 header and support for the module in the BIOS/UEFI ...

Now you need to check your motherboard for a TPM header. They have around 14-20 pins, usually with one pin blocked out to prevent the incorrect module from being installed.

There are two USB 2.0 internal headers to the right of a power button, reset button, and OC button. A small TPM header is also located near the buttons.

If your motherboard comes with a compatible TPM 2.0 header, it’ll cost around $20 to $60 for a TPM chip, depending on your motherboard make.

Not all TPM headers use the same connector (or pin-outs). This MSI board uses a 12-pin connector, while this Asrock board uses a 17-pin connector.