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Gigabyte Communication

Gigabyte Communication GC-TPM2.0_S motherboard accessory

SKU CH-3YQ8-QW43R

TPM 2.0 security module adds hardware encryption to compatible Gigabyte motherboards via dedicated header

  • Adds hardware-based security with TPM 2.0 module
  • Compatible with Intel Z390, H370, B360, H310 2.0 platforms
  • Works with AMD B550, A520, X570, X470 motherboards
  • Supports Intel C246, C621 workstation chipsets
  • Plugs into dedicated TPM header on GIGABYTE boards

TPM 2.0 module for Gigabyte boards

The GC-TPM2.0_S adds a discrete Trusted Platform Module to compatible Gigabyte motherboards that expose a dedicated TPM header. It enables hardware-based key generation and storage for features such as Windows BitLocker and firmware-level security attestation. The module targets system builders and IT administrators who need to meet corporate or regulatory encryption requirements on supported platforms.

Header-connected security add-in

Because the device plugs directly into the motherboard TPM header, no additional cables, drivers or software utilities are required beyond a BIOS that recognises the module. The bundle consists only of the module itself; there are no mounting brackets, extension cables or configuration media included. Its presence allows the platform to report a TPM 2.0 device to the operating system without relying on firmware TPM implementations.

Platform support limited to listed chipsets

Compatibility is restricted to the specific Intel and AMD chipset series named in the manufacturer data, including Z390, H370, B360, H310 2.0, X299, Z370, C246, C621, B550, A520, TRX40, X399, X570, X470, B450, X370 and B350. Boards outside these series, or revisions that omit the physical header, cannot use the module even if they share the same socket. Buyers must verify the exact motherboard model against the supported list before purchase.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the GC-TPM2.0_S module need any firmware updates or physical replacement after installation?

The module has no moving parts or batteries, so it does not require scheduled replacement; firmware updates, if any, are delivered through the motherboard BIOS for the specific platform you are using.

What is the first limit reached when the TPM runs continuously at full load?

The TPM2.0 controller is designed for constant cryptographic operations and its thermal envelope is managed by the motherboard header, so no separate throughput or duty-cycle limit is specified for the accessory itself.

Does the GC-TPM2.0_S add noticeable heat or fan noise when the system runs all day?

Power draw is minimal and the module has no active cooling, so it adds negligible heat and zero acoustic noise to a system running 24/7.

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