0

So I just bought a TPM 2.0 module for my second PC which I mainly use for video editing and 3D animation, so it's a fairly high-end machine. I installed the TPM module on the motherboard, and turned it on. At first it kept "power cycling", the lights and fans turn on for a second, then turn off, and this happens until I switch off the PSU or otherwise unplug it. I think this might've been over-voltage protection kicking in. I managed to get to BIOS, which recorded my CPU temp as 126C (only briefly, I turned it off soon after), and this is a water cooled PC in a cool room. Motherboard temp was recorded as 0C for some reason. BIOS said that it found a TPM 2.0 module and functioned fine otherwise. I stupidly decided to try and touch the TPM module, which was really hot, I nearly burnt my finger. Once I quit out of BIOS, the boot screen only had a blinking insert cursor.

Once I removed the module, my PC booted fine and the temps are normal.

I suspect this is either a faulty motherboard connector or a faulty module.

Any ideas as to what went wrong? Should I return the TPM?

Improve this question
3
  • Did you get the orientation right?
    – spikey_richie
    Commented Jul 2, 2020 at 11:34
  • 2
    What Mainboard and what TPM module do you use? TMP modules are not standardized (usually a TPM should be soldered onto the Mainboard), hence you need the exact matching model for your board.
    – Robert
    Commented Jul 2, 2020 at 13:17
  • Yeah, the orientation is fine, it only goes one way, because it's a 14 pin module, where one pin is empty. Mobo is MSI Z170A Gaming Pro Carbon, it's a motherboard from my last gaming rig. I have never heard about TPMs being soldered on, because then why provide a header?
    – ThatGuy
    Commented Jul 2, 2020 at 14:16

0

Reset to default

You must log in to answer this question.

Browse other questions tagged .