Fujitsu MX130 S2 manual Basic software procedures, Starting the maintenance task

5 Basic software procedures

5.1Starting the maintenance task

5.1.1Disabling BitLocker functionality

BitLocker Drive Encryption provides protection for operating system and data drives by encrypting the contents and requiring users to authenticate their credentials to access the information. On the operating system drive, BitLocker uses the compatible Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to detect if the computer's startup process has been modified from its original state.

Disabling BitLocker Drive Encryption is a temporary method for removing BitLocker protection without decrypting the drive Windows is installed on. Disable BitLocker before modifying the server’s hardware configuration or startup files. Enable BitLocker again after the maintenance procedure is complete.

VCAUTION!

–With BitLocker features enabled, modifying the system configuration (hardware or firmware settings) may render the system inaccessible. The system may enter Recovery Mode and require a 48-digits recovery password to return to normal operation.

Ensure to disable BitLocker drive encryption before maintaining the server.

–When disabled, BitLocker uses a plain text key instead of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to read encrypted files. Keep in mind that information on this drive is not secure until BitLocker has been re- enabled.

ÊAsk the system administrator to disable BitLocker-protection on the operating system drive, using the BitLocker setup wizard available either from the Control Panel or Windows Explorer:

ÊOpen Bitlocker Drive Encryption by clicking the Start button, clicking

Control Panel, clicking Security, and then clicking Bitlocker Drive Encryption.

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