The TMP 2970 is absent from Device Manager entirely. PowerShell command Get-Tpm returns "Tpm is not available." Cause: A BIOS update reset the TPM to "Hidden" or "Disabled" state. Alternatively, the BIOS update installed a newer firmware version that requires a matching driver.
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Despite being a security pillar, the Synaptics TMP 2970 driver is infamous for a handful of recurring problems. The TMP 2970 is absent from Device Manager entirely
