The TPM is a discrete cryptographic processor connected to a daughter board that connects to the motherboard. The TPM securely stores encryption keys that can be created with encryption software such as Windows BitLocker. Without this key, the content on the user's PC remains encrypted and protected from unauthorized access. | Supported status may vary depending on motherboard specifications | Support for Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32/64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit | The advertised performance is based on the maximum theoretical interface value from each chipset vendor or organization that defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary depending on your system configuration. | The standard PC architecture reserves a certain amount of memory for system use, so the actual memory size will be smaller than the specified amount.