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Rodney68

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June 25th, 2021 19:00

X51 R2, run Windows 11?

I just downloaded the Windows PC Healthcheck and it said my machine does not support Windows 11.  On further investigation, it looks like TPM is required.  I went into the bios on my Alienware X51 R2 (bios A12) and don't see TPM.  Am I out of luck?

  • Rabbitdude

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    Posted June 25th, 2021 19:00

    Windows 11 doesn't support under 8th Gen Intel CPUs.

    Dell computers tested for upgrade to Windows 11

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  • redxps630

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    Posted June 25th, 2021 20:00

  • DELL-Chris M

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    Posted July 13th, 2021 08:00

    The motherboard manufacturer was MSI. But, how does your motherboard question relate to the original posters line of question?


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  • Munsterguyy

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    Posted July 13th, 2021 08:00

    I'm looking at upgrading to Windows 11 too.

    Need to figure out which version of x51 I have R1 or R2  .was manufactured in 2013 .

    Then I gotta see if I can put TPM module on motherboard and will it work or bios recognise.

    Have bios at A14

  • Munsterguyy

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    Posted July 13th, 2021 08:00

    What motherboard is on x51 r2?

  • r72019

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    Posted July 13th, 2021 09:00

    You need a BIOS update to allow it to be enabled.  Even if you have a TPM slot, installing a TPMchip is useless without having the selection in BIOS to enable it. 

    I am assuming you don't have either a PTT or TMP slider in BIOS if you're asking? 

    Then, note that neither of those models would be officially supported by Dell or Microsoft for Windows 11. 

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    Posted July 13th, 2021 09:00

    Windows 10 is still fully supported until 2025, and by then computers will be much further ahead technology and performance wise that even a lower end machine will have the performance of a current mid range system.

     

    I don't think you will be missing out on anything if you don't change to Windows 11 by the end of the year/beginning of next year.

    Windows 11 is a tock, we will have to wait to windows 12 or later to see a tick.

  • r72019

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    Posted July 13th, 2021 09:00

    You should be able to see your version by entering your service tag on Dell's support site: https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us

  • Munsterguyy

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    Posted July 13th, 2021 09:00

    Very true.

    I'm in no rush 

    I probably build my next pc .

    Cheers

  • Munsterguyy

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    Posted July 13th, 2021 09:00

    Tried that and also tried dxdiag .

     

    All it shows is x51 so probably R1.

    I see some sellers selling TPM 2.0 module for x51 R1 but that's no good if I can't enabled in bios.

    By any chance would TPM show up in bios if a TPM module was installed.