4 Using the Notebook PC
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models)
The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold
The security features provided by the TPM are internally supported by the following cryptographic capa- bilities of each TPM: hashing, random number generation, asymmetric key generation, and asymmetric encryption/decryption. Each individual TPM on each individual computer system has a unique signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that further enhances its trust/security effectiveness. Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device.
TPM Applications
TPM is useful for any customer that is interested in providing an addition layer of security to the com- puter system. The TPM, when bundled with an optional security software package, can provide overall system security, file protection capabilities and protect against email/privacy concerns. TPM helps provide security that can be stronger than that contained in the system BIOS, operating system, or any
Note: The TPM is disabled by default. Use BIOS setup to enable it.
Enabling TPM Security
Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup).
On Security page, set TPM Security to [Enabled]
Important: Use your TPM application’s “Restore” or “Migration” function to backup your TPM security data.
Clearing TPM Secured Data
When Supervisor Password is installed, TPM Security Clear will appear. Use this item to clear all data secured by TPM. (You have to restart the Notebook PC after setting the password to see the security clear option.)
Important: Use should routinely backup your TPM secured data.
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