BitLocker could not be activated (with or without TPM)

Hello
I am evaluating the RTM of Windows 8 Enterprise of 90 days and you want to activate the full disk encryption. Unfortunately, Windows won't let me. I have a Dell D630 with integrated TPM v1.2 chip. At the start of the verification of the system (just before the start of the encryption process), I get the following error message:

BitLocker could not be activated

The Bitlocker encryption key could not be obtained. Ensure that the TPM Module (TPM) is on and ownership has been taken. If this computer doesn't have a TPM, check that the USB is inserted and available.
C: is not encrypted.

I had a peek in tpm.msc and status displays "the TPM module is ready for use. While searching for a solution in the web, I met several tpm.msc screenshots where the State had "TPM is ready for use and rights of ownership of the TPM secure was taken." Well this is rather well the error in the first place.
TechNet has even distinguish the online instructions on taking possession of your TPM. Apparently, I need to initialize TPM according to the instructions. The problem is, I don't even have an option to boot available in the action menu on the right of tpm.msc.
Well - I thought - if TPM behaves badly then just turn off and follow these Technet instructions on how to enable Bitlocker without TPM with the help of a USB key to decrypt the PC at startup...
No luck either... after the system check, I met the same error message. Can anyone enlighten me on what I am doing wrong please?
Cheers, Marcel
P.S.:
TPM is enabled in the BIOS
BIOS is up to date
Windows driver and TPM is up-to-date
I have no problem of booting from USB (in fact I installed Windows like that)

Hello

The question you posted would be better suited in 8 Windows IT pro community.
http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w8itprosecurity/threads

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