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Models: R905 HX574

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Table 2-7. System Security Screen Options (continued)

Option

Description

 

 

TPM Activation

Changes the operational state of the TPM.

 

When set to Activate, the TPM is enabled and activated at

 

default settings.

 

When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled and

 

deactivated.

 

The No Change state initiates no action. The operational

 

state of the TPM remains unchanged (all user settings for the

 

TPM are preserved).

 

NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is set to Off.

 

 

TPM Clear

NOTICE: Clearing the TPM will cause loss of all

(No default)

encryption keys in the TPM. This option will prevent

 

booting to the operating system and will result in loss of

 

data if the encryption keys cannot be restored. Be sure to

 

back up the TPM keys prior to enabling this option.

 

When set to Yes, all the contents of the TPM are cleared.

 

NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is set to Off.

 

 

Power Button

Enables or disables the power off function of the power

(Enabled default)

button. When enabled, the power button powers off the

 

system as follows:

 

• If the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating

 

system, the system performs an orderly shutdown before

 

power is turned off.

 

• If the system is not running an ACPI-compliant operating

 

system, power is turned off immediately after the power

 

button is pressed.

 

When disabled, the button can only turn on system power.

 

NOTE: You can still turn on the system by using the power

 

button, even if the Power Button option is set to Disabled.

Using the System Setup Program

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Dell R905 TPM are preserved, Back up the TPM keys prior to enabling this option, Power is turned off, Button is pressed

R905, HX574 specifications

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