Where to buy Asrock TPM module 2.0?

[thegreywizard]

I have an Asrock X99m Extreme4 mobo

I want to get their TPM module & it seems Asrock has a new 2.0 version - but I can't seem to find it for sale any where, only the 1.2v - does anyone know where I can buy the 2.0v?

http://www.asrock.com/mb/spec/card.asp?Model=TPM-S%20Module

 

[doll1452]

what is tmp module , and what it does?

 

[thegreywizard]

It is a chip/module that is plugged into the mobo & From my understanding it acts as a lockbox for passwords, keys and various things like that. It can also generate keys as well.

It can not be hacked as it keeps a secret part of it inaccessible to software.

 

[doll1452]

who is hacking you lol

 

[seier]

who is hacking you lol

Hi Doll,

Security is rarely about knowing who will hack you, it's about stopping it before it happens. I don't know who'd steal my bike, but I still want a U-Bolt lock protecting it. The same could be said for my data. I can go up to virtually any Windows computer, plug in a flash drive, and do whatever I darn well please with their files without the slightest concern for what their password is. A BitLocker encrypted system would just show a pile of encrypted noise on the drive (their files would be secure). Sure this also works with TrueCrypt or VeraCrypt without extra hardware but they don't t have support for GPT partitions and it's a pain across reboots, especially remote reboots. TrueCrypt or better still VeraCrypt is in-arguably more secure, but they're more annoying. A TPM is required for Bitlocker operation on a boot drive.

Thanks,
Christian Blackburn

 

[thegreywizard]

Still trying to locate/order Asrocks TPM 2.0 module - anyone have any ideas? They have it listed on their website but I can't seem to find a retailer who offers it?

 

[seier]

Hi Grey Wizard,

I'm also still interested. I had started to contact their support and then didn't have my serial number handy. I'm not at home today, but my wife is going to e-mail me the serial number off the box. I've already written the message and have it saved, I'll leave this browser tab open and will reply back here when I get a usable answer.

Thanks,
Christian Blackburn

 

[U263A]

Did you get an answer from ASRock support about the 2.0 TPM module?

Hi Grey Wizard,

I'm also still interested. I had started to contact their support and then didn't have my serial number handy. I'm not at home today, but my wife is going to e-mail me the serial number off the box. I've already written the message and have it saved, I'll leave this browser tab open and will reply back here when I get a usable answer.

Thanks,
Christian Blackburn

 

[thegreywizard]

Yes they said that the TPM 2.0 will not be available in the US - which kind of sucks, but I suppose you can always order it from overseas. They didn't give a reason why or a release date for the 2.0

 

[npcomplete]

It's a year later, but hopefully this can still help some people who stumble upon this:
You can now buy the newer TPM v2.0 18-1 (18 minus 1 = 17 functional pins) in the US on amazon, tigerdirect and ebay. The Asrock part number is HA-TPM2-S though some retailers may not use that. The chip itself is Nuvoton NPCT650

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPR5943
(seller is aerocooler)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5092030

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASRock-HA-TPM2-S-Nuvoton-NPCT650-TCG-Compliance-TPM-Module-/252816163571?clk_rvr_id=1217276970747&rmvSB=true
(seller is aerocooler)

http://aerocooler.com/asrock-ha-tpm2-s-nuvoton-npct650-tcg-compliance-tpm-module/

There were other retailers too like superbiz and provantage that carried them but they are out of stock and may not restock.