Fatal1ty Z97 Killer & TPM

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   Hey guys.  This thread helped me get to Windows 11 where ASRock support seemed to be lacking, so I figured I'd follow up so anyone coming behind me has an easier time.

I used this TPM 2.0 module:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPR5943/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You may have luck talking to support - the first guy I got just kept telling me it wouldn't work.  The second guy finally told me to try it at my own risk and gave me the file.

While the downloads page for the Fatal1ty Z97 killer mobo does not provide the beta bios v2.60a, it does still exist.  I've seen some links before, but most were dead when I needed them so I'm uploading the BIOS update:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iddqp2tuj5vxyx0/Z97Kill2.60a?dl=0

Make sure your boot drive is converted to GPT before updating your firmware so that it can be used by UEFI.  It seems that this firmware is not compatible with legacy MBR boot partitions like older BIOS versions were.  This may have been related to other things in my environment, like my dual boot setup.  You will need UEFI anyway, so here's how to check and update if necessary.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-convert-mbr-disk-gpt-move-bios-uefi-windows-10

Once you are booting using UEFI, update the mobo firmware to 2.60a, enable TPM in the Trusted Computing section if not already, boot into Win 10, use the registry edit tell Windows to ignore your older CPU and update using this guide:
https://www.theverge.com/22715331/how-to-install-windows-11-unsupported-cpu-intel-amd-registry-regedit

Worked for me, but as always try at your own risk.

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HandyG52 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27 Jan 2022 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote HandyG52 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 2022 at 6:20am
	Hey guys. This thread helped me get to Windows 11 where ASRock support seemed to be lacking, so I figured I'd follow up so anyone coming behind me has an easier time. I used this TPM 2.0 module: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPR5943/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You may have luck talking to support - the first guy I got just kept telling me it wouldn't work. The second guy finally told me to try it at my own risk and gave me the file. While the downloads page for the Fatal1ty Z97 killer mobo does not provide the beta bios v2.60a, it does still exist. I've seen some links before, but most were dead when I needed them so I'm uploading the BIOS update: https://www.dropbox.com/s/iddqp2tuj5vxyx0/Z97Kill2.60a?dl=0 Make sure your boot drive is converted to GPT before updating your firmware so that it can be used by UEFI. It seems that this firmware is not compatible with legacy MBR boot partitions like older BIOS versions were. This may have been related to other things in my environment, like my dual boot setup. You will need UEFI anyway, so here's how to check and update if necessary. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-convert-mbr-disk-gpt-move-bios-uefi-windows-10 Once you are booting using UEFI, update the mobo firmware to 2.60a, enable TPM in the Trusted Computing section if not already, boot into Win 10, use the registry edit tell Windows to ignore your older CPU and update using this guide: https://www.theverge.com/22715331/how-to-install-windows-11-unsupported-cpu-intel-amd-registry-regedit Worked for me, but as always try at your own risk.

DanielHyman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Oct 2021 Location: New York City Status: Offline Points: 90	Post Options Post Reply Quote DanielHyman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Oct 2021 at 10:44pm
	Pardon my myopia - that's H97M Pro4. Still great. Still lets me attach the ASRock Rack 17-pin TPM 2 module and opens a Trusted Computing item in the Advanced UEFI BIOS section - just won't let me do anything to enable support. Please advise.

DanielHyman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Oct 2021 Location: New York City Status: Offline Points: 90	Post Options Post Reply Quote DanielHyman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Oct 2021 at 11:36am
	I'm having the exact same problem with my otherwise great H97Z Pro4 motherboard - I just installed the 17-pin ASRock TPM 2 module but the BIOS (P2.30) refuses to let me enable it, so Win 10 can't find it. Please send me a link to an upgraded BIOS that can work with TPM 2.0 hence Win 11. Must ASRock solve this problem again every time someone gets stuck? Why not release a general solution?

andreluizbarbieri Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2021 Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote andreluizbarbieri Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Sep 2021 at 10:02pm
	Dear Drock88, Thank you for choosing ASRock. Regarding your case, we have released a special BIOS P2.60A to add TPM 2.0 support. Please download the BIOS from below link. https://mega.nz/#!x9hVTayB!pxKvJko70S_ygOExh8fFth0GFU74ah4h80Cm0AmpT-k Thank you! Yours truly, ASRock TSD Please, I need this BIOS with TPM 2.0 support to Z97m PRO4

steridhh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Sep 2021 Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote steridhh Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 2021 at 9:40pm
	TPM 2.0 Module Can Someone tell me, whre to get a TM 2.0 Module (17 PIN) for that motherboard. Living in germany, I've trouble to get one. I#m looking here, what should be okay : https://www.asrock.com/mb/spec/card.asp?Model=TPM-S%20Module But searching for that is extremely difficult and without a result. Shipping from USA is too expensive: DHL express worldwide 165,- $ thanks for answering me.

steridhh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Sep 2021 Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote steridhh Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 2021 at 4:10am
	Howdy, asking ASRock Support I've got the Bios Version 2.60a beta for Fatal1ty Z97 Killer. That BIOS version should support TPM 2.0. I didn't try it till yet, but hope that works. This is what they wrote: Hello, We do not recommend to buy TPM 2.0 module for this mainboard. If you have already the TPM 2.0 module, please try with attached beta BIOS 2.60a. Also, we cannot guarantee it is working stable or with the operating system you plan to use. Please keep in mind, if you plan to look for Windows 11, have to say sorry. The CPU and chipset would not be supported by Microsoft Windows 11, cause the hardware requirements are higher that for Windows 10. Please check our FAQ #500 regarding Windows 11 and TPM. https://asrock.com/support/faq.asp?id=500 Also we do not test this mainboard with Windows 11. Even the chip manufacture might not support it or offer special drivers for their older chipset. Also on Microsoft list of supported CPU for WIN11, yours is not listed (yet): https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors best regards ASRock Support ASRock Europe B.V ----------------------- So, here is a new link to download 2.60a for ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer: Download BIOS 2.60a for ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer

Kirbo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27 Jun 2021 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kirbo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 2021 at 9:02am
	"ASRock no longer have Beta BIOS for this models , and besides if you have plans to install windows 11 , the motherboard nor your cpu support the windows 11" My CPU is a 4790k. The only way this bios gets released is if somebody who previously downloaded 2.60a exports their bios and leaks it. I'm giving up.

Kirbo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27 Jun 2021 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kirbo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 2021 at 5:54pm
	Because of Windows 11, virtually every Fata1ty Z97 Killer board owner is going to want this link Please Help.

ASRock_TSD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ASRock_Official Joined: 20 Mar 2015 Status: Offline Points: 8937	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASRock_TSD Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 2020 at 4:12pm
	Dear forum users, Thanks for posting the query. Z97 motherboard mainly supports the TPM1.2 modules. 2.0 is not supported. To check if there are special BIOS made for your models, kindly fill out the form and contact the technical support: https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp?ln=en With thanks, ASRock TSD

josephj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Mar 2020 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote josephj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 2020 at 10:24am
	My Z97 Extreme 6 has the same problem with a 17-1 pin TPM 2.0 module installed and the latest BIOS v2.80 from 2018 flashed. Would you please add the BIOS fixes to the Support pages for these boards?