Intel Trusted Platform Module Intel TPM | Intel MGM45WU specification

Intel Mobile Board MGM45WU Product Guide

If the hard disk drive password is not correctly entered, the system will go back to the above prompt. The user will have three attempts to correctly enter the correct hard disk drive password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system will halt with the following message:

Hard Disk Drive Password Entry Error

The BIOS will then lock the drive from further activity, requiring a power-cycle to re- attempt hard disk drive password entry.

Intel® Trusted Platform Module (Intel® TPM)

The Intel TPM component is designed to enhance platform security above and beyond the capabilities of today’s software by providing a protected space for key operations and other security critical tasks. Using both hardware and software, the TPM protects encryption and signature keys at their most vulnerable stages—operations when the keys are being used unencrypted in plain-text form. The TPM is specifically designed to shield unencrypted keys and platform authentication information from software- based attacks.

The Wave Systems Corporation EMBASSY* Trust Suite (ETS) 6 is included on the Intel Express Installer DVD included with the Mobile Board. ETS 6 works with the TPM device on the Mobile Board to deliver advanced levels of security to your notebook PC.

NOTE

The Intel TPM uses the onboard coin-cell battery (CR2032) to maintain its monotonic counters. One major function of the monotonic counters is for anti-replay protection of the internal Intel TPM data. If the battery is removed or exhausted, the Intel TPM data will be deleted in accordance with Trusted Computing Group guidelines. Please read the Intel TPM user guide and back-up Intel TPM keys and data before removing the battery.

Fingerprint Reader Support (optional)

Intel Mobile Board MGM45WU will support the use of a fingerprint reader for secure access to the notebook and data. The finger print reader is supported in Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista when used with the Wave Systems EMBASSY Trust Suite application. The Mobile Board has support for using the fingerprint reader for pre-boot authentication during boot of the notebook. This feature can be enabled from the Wave Systems EMBASSY Trust Suite application.

Smart Card Reader Support (optional)

Intel Mobile Board MGM45WU will support a Smart Card Reader on Expansion Board B for secure access to the notebook and data. Support for this device is available when using the Wave Systems EMBASSY Trust Suite application.