For H4T-i3-8145,i5-8265U
Bios Version: WSK3D 1.40 X64
What is fTPM?
fTPM, or firmware TPM, stands for Firmware Trusted Platform Module. It is a security module integrated into the system firmware rather than being a separate dedicated hardware chip. Essentially, fTPM acts as a virtual TPM (Trusted Platform Module) and provides similar functionalities as a TPM encryption chip commonly found in computing devices.
What is TPM?
The image above depicts a 19-pin standalone encryption module designed to be directly plugged into the motherboard's JTPM1 pin. TPM, short for Trusted Platform Module, is a hardware security device. In simple terms, it serves as a security encryption processor. This secure cryptographic processor safeguards the computer using encryption keys. During the operating system boot process, the TPM verifies that neither the firmware nor the operating system has been altered by an unauthorized third party. If any unauthorized modifications are detected, the TPM prevents the system from booting.
Moreover, the TPM collaborates with various security systems on the computer, such as fingerprint readers or Windows Hello. These systems rely on the TPM to grant access to the device, thereby thwarting unauthorized access to Windows Hello data by third parties.
Furthermore, the TPM is responsible for operating system-level file encryption, such as BitLocker on Windows. This feature enhances data security by encrypting our files more securely.
● The new H4T model (BIOS version: WSK3D 1.40 X64) has enabled FTPM by default, if you need to add an independent TPM module, you need to switch the working mode in BIOS.
The switching steps are as follows:
1, After power off, disassemble the machine and insert the TPM module into the JTPM1 pin on the motherboard.
2, Press the PC switch button and then quickly hit the Del key on the keyboard to enter the BIOS, select Chipset > PHC-IO Configuration > set the TPM Device select ion to dTPM in turn, save and exit after successful setup.
The issue with Bluetooth recognition on the H4T motherboard arises from the shared USB bus between the motherboard's WiFi slot and one of the front USB 2.0 ports. To activate Bluetooth functionality, you'll need to adjust the jump cap on the motherboard's JSW14.
After disassembling the machine, locate the row of pins labeled JSW14 on the motherboard. There are two jump caps inserted into this row of pins by default. Jump cap 1 is initially inserted into pin3 + pin5, while jump cap 2 is inserted into pin4 + pin6. To enable Bluetooth functionality, move jump cap 1 to pin1 and pin3, and move jump cap 2 to pin2 and pin4. ( Note: After relocating the jump caps, the front USB2.0 port marked will be disabled.)
