<p>This a discrete TPM 2.0 module for desktop PC motherboards. It has an ultra-compact horizontal form, so it won't clash with other components (e.g. your video card), or cables. It was originally engineered and manufacturered for industrial field applications, with excellent reliability.</p> <p>Generally, discrete TPM module solutions are more reliable than fTPM solutions. Also, they can help you avoid some weird problems people have experienced with fTPM, such as:</p> <p>Encryption Key data get wiped out during BIOS updating.</p> <p>Credential info lost or invalidated after CPU upgraded or replaced (even happens when replacing old CPU with a same model one).</p> <p>Random CPU stuttering or performance issues, especially on Windows 11 and for Ryzen 5000 series CPU.</p> <p>Colour:black</p> <p>Material:plastic</p> <p>Installation</p> <p>You can easily install the moudle by your self with only a few steps.</p> <p>Power off your PC, then plug TPM module into your motherboard.</p> <p>Power on PC, enter BIOS, and enable TPM 2.0 options.</p> <p>Reboot into Windows, and Windows will do the rest work for you. Windows performs then initialization and configuration works in the background silently, and you don't need to do anything.</p> <p>If you'd like, you can inspect TPM module info and status in Device Manager, or TPM Management.</p> <p>Due to different batches, there may be differences in product appearance and printed text, which will not affect use</p> <p>Package Contents:</p> <p>1 * TPM 2.0 Module</p> <p>Only the above package content, other products are not included.</p> <p>Note: Light reflection and different displays may cause the color of the item in the picture a little different from the real thing. The measurement allowed error is +\/- 1-3cm.</p>