
Although your device may include a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, it doesn't necessarily mean that it's enabled by default. If it's not, you may need to enable it manually to use features like BitLocker on Windows 10 or perform an in-place upgrade or fresh install of Windows 11.
A Trusted Platform Module is a tamper-resistant silicon designed to generate, store, and protect encryption keys. It usually comes embedded on the motherboard, but you may also be able to get a module that you can then integrate into the system.