topic Re: Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k) in Mobile and Desktop Processors

Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

HPRetired — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:51:54 GMT

After upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, will the SGX driver continue to be loaded for my Coffee Lake (i7-9700k) platform ?

The i7-9700k supports SGX and is Windows 11 compatible

Re:Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Jean_Intel — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:41:54 GMT

Hello @HPRetired

Thank you for posting on the Intel️® communities.

I will proceed to check the issue internally and post back soon with more details.

Best regards,

Jean O.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re:Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Jean_Intel — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:15:13 GMT

Thanks for waiting for a response.

As you mentioned your processor supports SGX, however, any driver matter-related needs to be checked with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). I also would recommend contacting Microsoft to confirm if there is any limitation on the operating system for SGX.

I hope you find this information useful. In case you have any other questions regarding your issue, let me know.

Best regards,

Jean O.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: Re:Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

HPRetired — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:19:06 GMT

Jean,

No, your supplied information is actually incorrect.

SGX is Intel developed technology.

The SGX driver is an INTEL supplied driver !

check this link.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/683952/intel-software-guard-extensions-intel-sgx-driver-and-data-center-attestation-primitives-intel-sgx-dcap.html

As you can see, the supplied driver covers Windows10 family and Windows11 family, so your advice to contact Microsoft regarding any limitation on the Operating System for SGX does not make sense.

Why would I need to contact Microsoft, it’s an Intel driver, compatible with Windows11.

I will re-state my question.

My Coffee Lake Windows 10 platform loads the SGX driver, and SGX is functioning correctly.

If I upgrade my platform to Windows 11 (supported by Intel i7-9700k - Coffee Lake), will the SGX driver continue be loaded and will SGX continue to function correctly.

Thanks,

Mike Brennan

Re:Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Jean_Intel — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:49:13 GMT

Thanks for your response.

Keep in mind that driver support and compatibility details rely on the OEM of your system, due to they having more control over your unit and may understand better if the operating system may affect your unit's SGX. Remember that OEMs normally perform some changes on their systems that we are unaware of, so the best practice regarding your query is to confirm it with your system OEM.

I hope you find this information useful.

Best regards.

Jean O.

Intel Customer Support Technician.

Re: Re:Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

HPRetired — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:45:05 GMT

Your reply makes no sense.

"driver support and compatibility details rely on the OEM of your system"

I have already checked the Asus compatibility list for my motherboard (Asus Z-390 A)

This is the Asus statement concerning the Windows 11 upgrade.

"If your existing Windows 10 PC is running the most current version of Windows 10 and meets the above minimum hardware specifications, it can be upgraded to Windows 11."

My platform meets the minimum hardware requirements including the processor (i7-9700K coffee lake)

There are no other caveats, other than confirming that TPM is required to be enabled in the BIOS to permit the Windows 11 upgrade.

Your reply isn't helpful. As far as Asus are concerned the only requirement for SGX is that it is enabled in the BIOS (which it is). SGX has been functioning correctly under Windows 10. The SGX driver is supplied by Intel, my question relates to the driver and you haven't answered it.

Thanks,

Mike Brennan

Re:Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Jean_Intel — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:17:36 GMT

Thank your response.

I will proceed to check the issue internally and post back soon with more details.

Best regards,

Jean O.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re:Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Jean_Intel — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:27:20 GMT

Hello @HPRetired.

Thanks for waiting for a response.

The SGX driver is provided by the OEM; therefore, all the driver-related matters should be asked to the OEM. The driver you referred to in your previous post is not targeted for your motherboard; thus, there is no guarantee it is going to work.

However, the same driver provided by the OEM for Windows 10 should work fine on Windows 11 on 10th, 9th, and 8th-gen processors.

I hope you find this information useful.

Best regards.

Jean O.

Intel Customer Support Technician.

Re:Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Jean_Intel — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:07:34 GMT

Hello @HPRetired

We hope you are doing fine.

We have not heard back from you. So we will close this thread, if you need any additional information, please submit a new question as this thread will no longer be monitor

Best regards.

Jean O.

Intel Customer Support Technician.

Re:Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Jean_Intel — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:14:47 GMT

Hello @HPRetired

Keep in mind that for any other matter related to the driver, you need to contact the OEM for more information.

If you need any additional information, submit a new question as this thread will no longer be monitored.

Best regards.

Jean O.

Intel Customer Support Technician.

Re: Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Michaper531 — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:25:05 GMT

Does the Intel i7-9700 without the X support SGX?

Re: Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

n_scott_pearson — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:34:59 GMT

Yes it does. See https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/191792/intel-core-i79700-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz.html.

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Re: Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

HPRetired — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:42:35 GMT

Yes it does.

Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX). Yes

Re: Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Michaper531 — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 01:12:42 GMT

I have been trying to play a Ultra 4K DVD on my Dell 8930 Desktop Computer. I have a i7-9700 Processor, with Windows 11 installed on my computer, UHD onboard Graphics, an Ultra 4K DVD Drive installed, Cyberlink 20 Downloaded Software, SGX is activated and Enabled in my Bios, I downloaded the Intel Management Engine Components, and I still cannot play an Ultra 4K DVD movie on 8930 Desktop using the Cyberlink 20 DVD Player Software. I keep getting an Error Message on the Cyberlink Advisor, telling me to install the Intel Management Engine ( ME ) Software Components. Error Code: 21204... Can someone Please help me figure out how to solve this problem, and be able to play my Ultra 4K DVD Movies.

Re: Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

HPRetired — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:09:39 GMT

There is a utility which verifies SGX is correctly activated, but I need to locate it again. It’s a while since I needed to test it.

But, you can verify that the service is running correctly:

To verify that Intel SGX PSW is running, use the following command from a DOS admin cmd prompt

sc query AESM service

The state of the service should be "running"

Re: Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

HPRetired — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:36:44 GMT

Also,

what options do you have in the BIOS for SGX ?

Are you able to use the enabled option for SGX ?

BIOS and switch Intel SGX from "software controlled" to "enabled"

Re: Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Michaper531 — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:00:05 GMT

Yes, that is already done as stated in my post. The SGX is enabled in the Bios. I just keep getting an error message from Cyberlink 20, to download the Intel Management Engine Software. I have downloaded it three times, and still cannont play a Ultra 4K DVD on my 8930 Desktop.

Re: Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

HPRetired — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:21:53 GMT

The Cyberlink blu-Ray advisor tool is crap, but have you tried running the Corel UHD blu-Ray advisor, it may indicate if you have issues with your SGX setup. Does your setup pass ?

Re: Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Michaper531 — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 02:25:57 GMT

How do I get this advisor.

Re: Windows 11 SGX Coffee Lake (i7-9700k)

Michaper531 — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 02:28:34 GMT

Thanks Scott. I liked seeing that list of i7-9700 Processors. It gave me the information I needed.