Area-51m R2, Intel's Software Guard Extensions

Question

Hi.  An application that would allow the display of 4k UHD discs requires that Intel's Software Guard Extensions be enabled either through bios or via software. Does anyone know if these laptops support Intel SGX?  I believe the Intel I-9 10900k does but am not sure if Alienware had implemented it. Thanks for any information you may have!

ejn63 · Answer

SGX is mostly a server technology -- I don't think you'll find it supported in any Alienware (I don't think it's supported even in Precision mobile workstations).

Dnamsee · Answer

I'd really like a solution to this. I've been 'Windows 11'd' - I can no longer play UHD/4K on my system due to the SGX being disabled. As far as I can see there is no way to enable it in BIOS and I can't roll back to WIN10.
Can anyone assist?

AWX17 · Answer

Have you tried this SGX update/fix?DSA-2021-024: Dell Client Platform Security Update for Intel® Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Vulnerability | Dell Canada This as well, if it is affecting your DVD drive...DSA-2021-024: Dell Client Platform Security Update for Intel® Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Vulnerability | Dell Canada

AWX17 · Answer

Those were the wrong links....DSA-2021-025: Dell Client Platform Security Update for Intel® SGX Platform Software Vulnerability | Dell US This as well, if it is affecting your DVD drive...PowerDVD unable to play UHD-BD video | Dell Canada

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