How to enable TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot

Both TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot must be enabled to play Black Ops 7 on PC as part of Activision’s clampdown on cheaters.

Enabling the settings can be quite daunting as it requires you to go into your BIOS, so here’s everything you need to know.

How to enable TPM 2.0

Since enabling TPM 2.0 is done through the BIOS, it’s important to get it right, or something could go wrong with your PC. We recommend you check out your motherboard manufacturer’s official instructions, but here’s an overview:

• Press the Windows Key on your keyboard and search for Change Advanced Startup Options.
• Look for Advanced startup and hit Restart now. Your computer will restart into Advanced Startup. 

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• Select Advanced options.
• Select UEFI Firmware Settings.

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• Head to a tab such as Advanced, Security, or Trusted Computing.
  • Intel: Enable Intel PTT or Security Device Support.
  • AMD: Enable AMD CPU fTPM.
• Hit save and exit.

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How to check if TPM 2.0 is enabled

1. Press the Windows key and R to bring up the Run dialog box.
2. Search for tpm.msc.
3. Look for “The TPM is ready for use” under the Status section – if you see it, you’re all good to go!
4. If it says “Compatible TPM cannot be found” then it either hasn’t been enabled or your motherboard doesn’t support it.

How to enable Secure Boot

As with TPM 2.0, enabling Secure Boot incorrectly can cause lots of different issues. So, you should visit your manufacturer’s website for official instructions, but here are the basic steps:

• Hit the Windows Key on your keyboard and search for Change Advanced Startup Options.
•  Select Restart now next to Advanced startup. Your computer will restart into Advanced Startup. 

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• Select Advanced options.
• Select UEFI Firmware Settings.

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• This will enter your BIOS.
• Navigate to the Boot tab.

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• Enable Secure Boot State if it’s Disabled.
• Hit Save and Exit (or equivalent).

It’s worth bearing in mind that each motherboard manufacturer’s BIOS will look slightly different, so if you’re struggling, refer to the official instructions.

How to check if Secure Boot is enabled

1. Select the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type msinfo32 and press Enter.
3. From the System Information window, select System Summary.
4. Scroll down to find these values:
   • BIOS Mode value should be UEFI
   • Secure Boot State value should be On.

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• If Secure Boot State is Off, check the steps above to enable it. 
• If Secure Boot State is Unsupported, check with your motherboard manufacturer’s specification sheet or manual to see if Secure Boot is supported. 

What to do if TPM 2.0 is enabled but isn’t recognized

If you’ve enabled TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, and your system’s showing it as enabled, your motherboard might be out of date.

Certain AMD systems with 3.x.0.x versions of TPM software aren’t compatible with CoD’s validation process, so you’ll need to update your BIOS.

How to check TPM version

1. Open the Run dialog box with Windows Key + R.
2. Type tpm.msc and hit Enter.
3. Find your Manufacturer Version under TPM Manufacturer Information
4. If the Manufacturer Version is 3.x.0.x (where x represents any number), you’ll need to update your motherboard.

How to update motherboard

How to update your motherboard differs system by system, so there’s no catch-all solution. It’s also risky, as a failed update could result in your motherboard getting bricked.

So, you should use your motherboard manufacturer’s instructions and only download the update from their website. Here’s an example of what the page looks like for the ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4/ac, which I had to update:

Some manufacturers haven’t released updates to fix this issue yet, but keep an eye on the CODUpdates X/Twitter page, as it has been providing regular updates.

Why do you have to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot?

TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are Activision’s next steps towards solving the cheating issue in Call of Duty. Battlefield 6 announced the features would be mandatory, then CoD followed suit.

In Activision’s words:

“TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) is an industry-standard, hardware-based security feature built onto CPUs or motherboards that verifies the PC’s boot process has not been tampered with. Secure Boot makes sure a PC can only load trusted software when Windows starts.”

Together, these features should make it harder for cheats to be used in Black Ops 7 and Warzone.