TPM Embedded Security device (select models only)

TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides additional security for your computer. You can modify the TPM settings in Setup Utility. For information on changing Setup Utility settings, see Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 68.

The following table describes the TPM settings in Setup Utility.

Settings

Function

 

 

TPM Embedded Security Device

Available/Hidden

 

● If the administrator password is set, you can select Available.

 

● If you select Hidden, the TPM device is not visible in the operating

 

system.

 

 

TPM Status

Enabled/Disabled

 

● If the administrator password is not set, or if TPM Security Device is set

 

to Hidden, this entry is hidden.

 

● This value reflects the current physical state for the TPM. The state is

 

enabled or disabled by the Embedded Security State setting.

 

 

Embedded Security State

No Operation/Disabled/Enabled

 

● If the administrator password is not set, or if TPM Security Device is set

 

to Hidden, this entry is hidden.

 

● You can enable or disable the TPM function.

 

● The next time the computer is restarted after the TPM function is set, this

 

value is set to No Operation.

 

 

TPM Set to Factory Defaults

No/Yes

 

● If the administrator password is not set, or if the TPM Security Device is

 

set to Hidden, this entry is hidden.

 

● If the Embedded Security State is set to Enabled, select Yes to reset

 

the TPM to factory settings, and then press f10 to save and exit. A

 

confirmation message is displayed to Clear the TPM. Press f1 to reset

 

the TPM, or press f2 to cancel the action.

 

 

Using Internet security software

When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your computer to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer, Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features may be preinstalled on your computer as a trial offer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other security risks, security software must be kept up to date. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect your computer.

Using antivirus software

Computer viruses can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair any damage they have caused.

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