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[INFORMATION] Windows 11 : Get Ready

MoKiChU
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Get Ready

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Use the PC Health Check to see if your PC can run Windows 11.

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Minimum system requirements

Processor : 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
Memory : 4 gigabyte (GB) RAM.
Storage : 64 GB or larger storage device.
System firmware : UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
TPM : Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
Graphics card : Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
Display Resolution : High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9� diagonally, 8 bits per color channel.
Internet connection : Microsoft account and internet connectivity required for setup for Windows 11 Home.

Your device must be running Windows 10, version 2004 or later, to upgrade. Free updates are available through Windows Update in Settings>Update and Security.

Certain features require specific hardware. System requirements to run some apps will exceed the Windows 11 minimum device specifications. Check device compatibility information specific to the apps you want to install.
Available storage on your device will vary based on installed apps and updates. Performance will scale with higher end, more capable PCs. Additional requirements may apply over time and for updates.
Source : How to Get Windows 11 for Your Compatible PC

Windows 11 Supported Processors

AMD : Windows processor requirements Windows 11 supported AMD processors
Intel
: Windows processor requirements Windows 11 supported Intel processors
Source : Windows Processor Requirements

Windows 11 Supported ASUS Motherboards

AMD : ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME motherboards with AMD 3xx/4xx/5xx series chipsets & AMD TRX40 chipset or more recent.
Intel : ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME motherboards with Intel 2xx/3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx series chipsets or more recent.
Source : ASUS Motherboards Ready for Windows 11


BIOS settings to meets the system requirements to run Windows 11 :

Start/Restart your PC then press Del when the ROG/TUF/PRIME logo appears to enter in your BIOS

Press F7 to switch in Advanced Mode

UEFI

Boot tab > CSM > Launch CSM : Disabled
Secure Boot

Boot tab > Secure Boot > OS Type : Windows UEFI Mode
TPM 2.0

AMD fTPM : Advanced tab > AMD fTPM configuration > TPM Device Selection : Firmware TPM or AMD fTPM : Enabled > OK

Intel PTT
: Advanced tab > PCH-FW Configuration > TPM Device Selection : Firmware TPM or PTT : Enable > OK
Press F10 to Save & Exit


Notes

- If your BIOS is up to date, some settings are already enabled.
- The tree structure or the naming of the settings may be different depending on the BIOS generation & range of your ASUS motherboard.
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MoKiChU
Level 40
Hi everyone,

Here is a small FAQ as I see a lot of incorrect information being posted by some people in the forum which adds confusion where there is already enough of it :

Do I need to purchase a TPM 2.0 module to meets the TPM 2.0 requirement to run Windows 11?

No. If your CPU is one of the Windows 11 Supported Processors, just follow the process at the end of the first post of this thread to enable your TPM 2.0 firmware (built-in).


If I can enable my TPM 2.0 firmware, why do I have a TPM header on my motherboard ?

In order to give you the choice. Here's what Microsoft says about the 2 solutions : "Windows uses any compatible TPM in the same way. Microsoft does not take a position on which way a TPM should be implemented and there is a wide ecosystem of available TPM solutions which should suit all needs".


If I enable my TPM 2.0 firmware, will my drives be encrypted with BitLocker ?

No. Enabling TPM 2.0 does not in any way require you to encrypt your drive with BitLocker (it gives you the ability to do it, but it don't do it).


Is there any chance that TPM 2.0 prerequisite can be removed by the time Windows 11 is released ?

No I don't think so, Microsoft doesn't want to compromise on this point :

... "With Windows 11, we're making it easier for customers to get protection from these advanced attacks out of the box. All certified Windows 11 systems will come with a TPM 2.0 chip to help ensure customers benefit from security backed by a hardware root-of-trust.

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a chip that is either integrated into your PC's motherboard or added separately into the CPU. Its purpose is to help protect encryption keys, user credentials, and other sensitive data behind a hardware barrier so that malware and attackers can't access or tamper with that data.

PCs of the future need this modern hardware root-of-trust to help protect from both common and sophisticated attacks like ransomware and more sophisticated attacks from nation-states. Requiring the TPM 2.0 elevates the standard for hardware security by requiring that built-in root-of-trust." ...

Source : https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2021/06/25/windows-11-enables-security-by-design-from-the-ch...


What if I was in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program before June 24, 2021, but I don't meet the requirement to run Windows 11 ?

Here's what Microsoft says :

... "While we recommend that all PCs meet the full hardware requirements for Windows 11, we are allowing some limited exceptions as we apply these new restrictions. All Windows Insiders who have already been installing builds from the Dev Channel on their PCs up through June 24, 2021 will be allowed to continue installing Windows 11 Insider Preview builds even if their PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements. Insiders with PCs already in the Dev Channel have been installing and giving feedback on builds with Windows 11 features since last year. Our way of saying thanks is to go ahead and give them the opportunity to see everything come together. However, this comes with some important tradeoffs we want to call attention to:

- Because these devices do not meet the new hardware requirements, there may be issues and bugs that impact the experience of Windows 11 on these PCs that may not get fixed.

- If at any point something goes wrong on one of these PCs that requires having to go back to Windows 10, you can use the media creation tool here to go back to the Windows 10. These PCs will not be given another exception and not allowed to upgrade to Windows 11 Insider Preview builds again. They will be treated as a new PC and the minimum hardware requirements will be enforced as highlighted above.

- Once Windows 11 is generally available, these PCs will be opted out of flighting and will not be able to receive future Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. These PCs must clean install back to Windows 10 with the media (ISOs) that we provide and can then join the Release Preview Channel to preview Windows 10 updates." ...


Source : https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/06/24/preparing-for-insider-preview-builds-of-windows...



From Official FAQ wrote:
What if my PC doesn't meet the minimum hardware specifications ? Can I stay on Windows 10 ?

Yes ! Windows 10 continues to be a great version of Windows. We have committed to supporting Windows 10 through October 14, 2025.

MoKiChU
Level 40
Hi everyone,

Here is a small FAQ as I see a lot of incorrect information being posted by some people in the forum which adds confusion where there is already enough of it :

Do I need to purchase a TPM 2.0 module to meets the TPM 2.0 requirement to run Windows 11?

No. If your CPU is one of the Windows 11 Supported Processors, just follow the process at the end of the first post of this thread to enable your TPM 2.0 firmware (built-in).


If I can enable my TPM 2.0 firmware, why do I have a TPM header on my motherboard ?

In order to give you the choice. Here's what Microsoft says about the 2 solutions : "Windows uses any compatible TPM in the same way. Microsoft does not take a position on which way a TPM should be implemented and there is a wide ecosystem of available TPM solutions which should suit all needs".


If I enable my TPM 2.0 firmware, will my drives be encrypted with BitLocker ?

No. Enabling TPM 2.0 does not in any way require you to encrypt your drive with BitLocker (it gives you the ability to do it, but it don't do it).


Is there any chance that TPM 2.0 prerequisite can be removed by the time Windows 11 is released ?

No I don't think so, Microsoft doesn't want to compromise on this point :

... "With Windows 11, we're making it easier for customers to get protection from these advanced attacks out of the box. All certified Windows 11 systems will come with a TPM 2.0 chip to help ensure customers benefit from security backed by a hardware root-of-trust.

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a chip that is either integrated into your PC's motherboard or added separately into the CPU. Its purpose is to help protect encryption keys, user credentials, and other sensitive data behind a hardware barrier so that malware and attackers can't access or tamper with that data.

PCs of the future need this modern hardware root-of-trust to help protect from both common and sophisticated attacks like ransomware and more sophisticated attacks from nation-states. Requiring the TPM 2.0 elevates the standard for hardware security by requiring that built-in root-of-trust." ...

Source : https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2021/06/25/windows-11-enables-security-by-design-from-the-ch...


What if I was in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program before June 24, 2021, but I don't meet the requirement to run Windows 11 ?

Here's what Microsoft says :

... "While we recommend that all PCs meet the full hardware requirements for Windows 11, we are allowing some limited exceptions as we apply these new restrictions. All Windows Insiders who have already been installing builds from the Dev Channel on their PCs up through June 24, 2021 will be allowed to continue installing Windows 11 Insider Preview builds even if their PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements. Insiders with PCs already in the Dev Channel have been installing and giving feedback on builds with Windows 11 features since last year. Our way of saying thanks is to go ahead and give them the opportunity to see everything come together. However, this comes with some important tradeoffs we want to call attention to:

- Because these devices do not meet the new hardware requirements, there may be issues and bugs that impact the experience of Windows 11 on these PCs that may not get fixed.

- If at any point something goes wrong on one of these PCs that requires having to go back to Windows 10, you can use the media creation tool here to go back to the Windows 10. These PCs will not be given another exception and not allowed to upgrade to Windows 11 Insider Preview builds again. They will be treated as a new PC and the minimum hardware requirements will be enforced as highlighted above.

- Once Windows 11 is generally available, these PCs will be opted out of flighting and will not be able to receive future Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. These PCs must clean install back to Windows 10 with the media (ISOs) that we provide and can then join the Release Preview Channel to preview Windows 10 updates." ...


Source : https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/06/24/preparing-for-insider-preview-builds-of-windows...



From Official FAQ wrote:
What if my PC doesn't meet the minimum hardware specifications ? Can I stay on Windows 10 ?

Yes ! Windows 10 continues to be a great version of Windows. We have committed to supporting Windows 10 through October 14, 2025.

MoKiChU
Level 40
Hi everyone,

Here is a small FAQ as I see a lot of incorrect information being posted by some people in the forum which adds confusion where there is already enough of it :

Do I need to purchase a TPM 2.0 module to meets the TPM 2.0 requirement to run Windows 11 ?

No. If your CPU is one of the Windows 11 Supported Processors, just follow the process at the end of the first post of this thread to enable your TPM 2.0 firmware (built-in).


If I can enable my TPM 2.0 firmware, why do I have a TPM header on my motherboard ?

In order to give you the choice. Here's what Microsoft says about the 2 solutions : "Windows uses any compatible TPM in the same way. Microsoft does not take a position on which way a TPM should be implemented and there is a wide ecosystem of available TPM solutions which should suit all needs".


If I enable my TPM 2.0 firmware, will my drives be encrypted with BitLocker ?

No. Enabling TPM 2.0 does not in any way require you to encrypt your drive with BitLocker (it gives you the ability to do it, but it don't do it).


Is there any chance that TPM 2.0 prerequisite can be removed by the time Windows 11 is released ?

No I don't think so, Microsoft doesn't want to compromise on this point :

... "With Windows 11, we're making it easier for customers to get protection from these advanced attacks out of the box. All certified Windows 11 systems will come with a TPM 2.0 chip to help ensure customers benefit from security backed by a hardware root-of-trust.

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a chip that is either integrated into your PC's motherboard or added separately into the CPU. Its purpose is to help protect encryption keys, user credentials, and other sensitive data behind a hardware barrier so that malware and attackers can't access or tamper with that data.

PCs of the future need this modern hardware root-of-trust to help protect from both common and sophisticated attacks like ransomware and more sophisticated attacks from nation-states. Requiring the TPM 2.0 elevates the standard for hardware security by requiring that built-in root-of-trust." ...

Source : https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2021/06/25/windows-11-enables-security-by-design-from-the-ch...


What if I was in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insiders Program before June 24, 2021, but I don't meet the requirement to run Windows 11 ?

Here's what Microsoft says :

... "While we recommend that all PCs meet the full hardware requirements for Windows 11, we are allowing some limited exceptions as we apply these new restrictions. All Windows Insiders who have already been installing builds from the Dev Channel on their PCs up through June 24, 2021 will be allowed to continue installing Windows 11 Insider Preview builds even if their PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements. Insiders with PCs already in the Dev Channel have been installing and giving feedback on builds with Windows 11 features since last year. Our way of saying thanks is to go ahead and give them the opportunity to see everything come together. However, this comes with some important tradeoffs we want to call attention to:

- Because these devices do not meet the new hardware requirements, there may be issues and bugs that impact the experience of Windows 11 on these PCs that may not get fixed.

- If at any point something goes wrong on one of these PCs that requires having to go back to Windows 10, you can use the media creation tool here to go back to the Windows 10. These PCs will not be given another exception and not allowed to upgrade to Windows 11 Insider Preview builds again. They will be treated as a new PC and the minimum hardware requirements will be enforced as highlighted above.

- Once Windows 11 is generally available, these PCs will be opted out of flighting and will not be able to receive future Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. These PCs must clean install back to Windows 10 with the media (ISOs) that we provide and can then join the Release Preview Channel to preview Windows 10 updates." ...


Source : https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/06/24/preparing-for-insider-preview-builds-of-windows...



From Official FAQ wrote:
What if my PC doesn't meet the minimum hardware specifications ? Can I stay on Windows 10 ?

Yes ! Windows 10 continues to be a great version of Windows. We have committed to supporting Windows 10 through October 14, 2025.

MoKiChU
Level 40
Hi everyone,

Here is a small FAQ as I see a lot of incorrect information being posted by some people in the forum which adds confusion where there is already enough of it :

Do I need to purchase a TPM 2.0 module to meets the TPM 2.0 requirement to run Windows 11 ?

No. If your CPU is one of the Windows 11 Supported Processors, just follow the process at the end of the first post of this thread to enable your TPM 2.0 firmware (built-in).


If I can enable my TPM 2.0 firmware, why do I have a TPM header on my motherboard ?

In order to give you the choice. Here's what Microsoft says about the 2 solutions : "Windows uses any compatible TPM in the same way. Microsoft does not take a position on which way a TPM should be implemented and there is a wide ecosystem of available TPM solutions which should suit all needs".


If I enable my TPM 2.0 firmware, will my drives be encrypted with BitLocker ?

No. Enabling TPM 2.0 does not in any way require you to encrypt your drive with BitLocker (it gives you the ability to do it, but it don't do it).


Is there any chance that TPM 2.0 prerequisite can be removed by the time Windows 11 is released ?

No I don't think so, Microsoft doesn't want to compromise on this point :

... "With Windows 11, we're making it easier for customers to get protection from these advanced attacks out of the box. All certified Windows 11 systems will come with a TPM 2.0 chip to help ensure customers benefit from security backed by a hardware root-of-trust.

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a chip that is either integrated into your PC's motherboard or added separately into the CPU. Its purpose is to help protect encryption keys, user credentials, and other sensitive data behind a hardware barrier so that malware and attackers can't access or tamper with that data.

PCs of the future need this modern hardware root-of-trust to help protect from both common and sophisticated attacks like ransomware and more sophisticated attacks from nation-states. Requiring the TPM 2.0 elevates the standard for hardware security by requiring that built-in root-of-trust." ...

Source : https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2021/06/25/windows-11-enables-security-by-design-from-the-ch...


What if I was in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insiders Program before June 24, 2021, but I don't meet the requirements to run Windows 11 ?

Here's what Microsoft says :

... "While we recommend that all PCs meet the full hardware requirements for Windows 11, we are allowing some limited exceptions as we apply these new restrictions. All Windows Insiders who have already been installing builds from the Dev Channel on their PCs up through June 24, 2021 will be allowed to continue installing Windows 11 Insider Preview builds even if their PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements. Insiders with PCs already in the Dev Channel have been installing and giving feedback on builds with Windows 11 features since last year. Our way of saying thanks is to go ahead and give them the opportunity to see everything come together. However, this comes with some important tradeoffs we want to call attention to:

- Because these devices do not meet the new hardware requirements, there may be issues and bugs that impact the experience of Windows 11 on these PCs that may not get fixed.

- If at any point something goes wrong on one of these PCs that requires having to go back to Windows 10, you can use the media creation tool here to go back to the Windows 10. These PCs will not be given another exception and not allowed to upgrade to Windows 11 Insider Preview builds again. They will be treated as a new PC and the minimum hardware requirements will be enforced as highlighted above.

- Once Windows 11 is generally available, these PCs will be opted out of flighting and will not be able to receive future Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. These PCs must clean install back to Windows 10 with the media (ISOs) that we provide and can then join the Release Preview Channel to preview Windows 10 updates." ...


Source : https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/06/24/preparing-for-insider-preview-builds-of-windows...



From Official FAQ wrote:
What if my PC doesn't meet the minimum hardware specifications ? Can I stay on Windows 10 ?

Yes ! Windows 10 continues to be a great version of Windows. We have committed to supporting Windows 10 through October 14, 2025.

MoKiChU
Level 40
Hi everyone,

Here is a small FAQ as I see a lot of incorrect information being posted by some people in the forum which adds confusion where there is already enough of it :

Do I need to purchase a TPM 2.0 module to meets the TPM 2.0 requirement to run Windows 11 ?

No. If your CPU is one of the Windows 11 Supported Processors, just follow the process at the end of the first post of this thread to enable your TPM 2.0 firmware (built-in).


If I can enable my TPM 2.0 firmware, why do I have a TPM header on my motherboard ?

In order to give you the choice. Here's what Microsoft says about the 2 solutions : "Windows uses any compatible TPM in the same way. Microsoft does not take a position on which way a TPM should be implemented and there is a wide ecosystem of available TPM solutions which should suit all needs".


If I enable my TPM 2.0 firmware, will my drives be encrypted with BitLocker ?

No. Enabling TPM 2.0 does not in any way require you to encrypt your drive with BitLocker (it gives you the ability to do it, but it don't do it).


Is there any chance that TPM 2.0 prerequisite can be removed by the time Windows 11 is released ?

No I don't think so, Microsoft doesn't want to compromise on this point :

... "With Windows 11, we're making it easier for customers to get protection from these advanced attacks out of the box. All certified Windows 11 systems will come with a TPM 2.0 chip to help ensure customers benefit from security backed by a hardware root-of-trust.

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a chip that is either integrated into your PC's motherboard or added separately into the CPU. Its purpose is to help protect encryption keys, user credentials, and other sensitive data behind a hardware barrier so that malware and attackers can't access or tamper with that data.

PCs of the future need this modern hardware root-of-trust to help protect from both common and sophisticated attacks like ransomware and more sophisticated attacks from nation-states. Requiring the TPM 2.0 elevates the standard for hardware security by requiring that built-in root-of-trust." ...

Source : https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2021/06/25/windows-11-enables-security-by-design-from-the-ch...


What if I was in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insiders Program before June 24, 2021, but I don't meet the requirements to run Windows 11 ?

Here's what Microsoft says :

... "While we recommend that all PCs meet the full hardware requirements for Windows 11, we are allowing some limited exceptions as we apply these new restrictions. All Windows Insiders who have already been installing builds from the Dev Channel on their PCs up through June 24, 2021 will be allowed to continue installing Windows 11 Insider Preview builds even if their PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements. Insiders with PCs already in the Dev Channel have been installing and giving feedback on builds with Windows 11 features since last year. Our way of saying thanks is to go ahead and give them the opportunity to see everything come together. However, this comes with some important tradeoffs we want to call attention to:

- Because these devices do not meet the new hardware requirements, there may be issues and bugs that impact the experience of Windows 11 on these PCs that may not get fixed.

- If at any point something goes wrong on one of these PCs that requires having to go back to Windows 10, you can use the media creation tool here to go back to the Windows 10. These PCs will not be given another exception and not allowed to upgrade to Windows 11 Insider Preview builds again. They will be treated as a new PC and the minimum hardware requirements will be enforced as highlighted above.

- Once Windows 11 is generally available, these PCs will be opted out of flighting and will not be able to receive future Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. These PCs must clean install back to Windows 10 with the media (ISOs) that we provide and can then join the Release Preview Channel to preview Windows 10 updates." ...


Source : https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/06/24/preparing-for-insider-preview-builds-of-windows...



From Official FAQ wrote:
What if my PC doesn't meet the minimum hardware specifications ? Can I stay on Windows 10 ?

Yes ! Windows 10 continues to be a great version of Windows. We have committed to supporting Windows 10 through October 14, 2025.

MoKiChU
Level 40

MoKiChU
Level 40
Korvie wrote:
Thank you for the How too on here. 😮
I have a Asus rog crosshair viii hero motherboard after turning on TPM
I'm get a Asus rog crosshair viii hero code 9e every thing seem ok so far with it
any thoughts ?


Hi,

Q-Codes are not always error codes.

By logic, given that 9D = USB Enable, one might think that 9E = TPM Enable.

But anyway, only ASUS staff can answer you with certainty.

MoKiChU
Level 40
Korvie wrote:
Thank you for the How too on here. 😮
I have a Asus rog crosshair viii hero motherboard after turning on TPM
I'm get a Asus rog crosshair viii hero code 9e every thing seem ok so far with it
any thoughts ?


Hi,

Q-Codes are not always error codes.

By logic, given that 9D = USB Enable, one might think that 9E = TPM Enable.

But anyway, only ASUS staff can answer you with certainty.

toronto699
Level 13
MY 17-7700 CPU Is Not Supported By W 11 , I Will Not Buy New PC Just For An OS , Will Install Huawei Harmony An OS For Every Device In Near Future
My PC Does Have TMP 2 Though