Alienware M14X Trusted platform module chip? (TPM Chip)

Question

Hi guys,

I recently buy ths laptop and I´m want to connect to my work network, as a security measure I have to enable bitlocker when I try to it says that I need a TPM chip and stops encripting the hard drive.

Do any of you know if this model has a "TPM Chip" and if so how to enable it

DELL-Chris M · Answer

The TPM security feature is only available on the following platforms:
Latitude D410, D420, D610, D620, D810, D820
OptiPlex GX280 (Desktop and Tower only), GX620, 740, 745, 745c, 755
Dell Precision M20, M65, M70, M90

jackmeove · Answer

Of Course its only available on every other laptop produced in the world with exception to any alienware laptops. Why would anyone who purchased a super expensive laptop that has faulty Sound and USB ports actually want to have security on their laptops? I surely wouldn't! I really want to have my laptop hacked or stolen! I I really don't want to connect it to my work network! I would prefer to have to spend another three thousand dollars for a new laptop that has a tpm chip! Perish the thought of forward thinking! Remember.... Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff!

AndrewSi · Answer

No need to stress Jackmeove, a lot of the Dell latitude and precision laptops have a TPM.

You should be able to pickup a second hand Latitude with a third gen CPU for around $500.

I understand your frustration at Alienware not having them but these laptops are more aimed at gaming, the TPM is more of a business feature than a gaming one, that being said the new precision laptops have awesome graphics (4GB DDR5) and a TPM as well as a few other security feature (encryption) you may find useful, its just a pity the sales rep you spoke to when ordering this unit did not guide you toward something like a precision as it sounds like that is a lot more suited to your needs than Alienware

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Alienware M14X Trusted platform module chip? (TPM Chip)

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