Chapter 7: BIOS

BIOS AC[SCLEAN] (Available when Intel TXT(LT) Initialization is enabled)

Select Enabled to allow the processor to load an authenticated code (AC) module in an internal memory partition to ensure that the CPU, chipset and all other related components are launched in the same protected environment for trusted-platform computing. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

BIOS AC[SCHECK] (Available when Intel TXT(LT) Initialization is enabled)

Select Enabled to allow the authenticated code (AC) module to check that hardware, the memory protection mechanism and the domain manager are configured properly to ensure safe computing in the Trusted Computing Platform Module. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Load DPR (Available when Intel TXT(LT) Initialization is enabled)

Select Enabled to load a DPR which is a powerful, lightweight, and compact module used to track and record vital data in running electric-powered radio-controlled com- ponents for trusted-platform computing. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Reset TPM Establishment Flag (Available when Intel TXT(LT) Initialization is enabled)

Select Enabled to reset Trusted Platform Module Establishment Flag for safe com- puting. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Trusted Computing (Optional)

TCG/TPM Support

Select Yes on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2)/TPM support to improve data integrity and network security.

The options are No and Yes. If this feature is set to Yes, the following items will display.

Indicate Physical (Available when TCG/TPM Support = 'Yes')

Select Yes for the BIOS to detect the presence of TPM devices at system boot. Select No to hide the presence of TPM devices at system boot. The options are Yes and No.

TPM Deactivated (Available when TCG/TPM Support = 'Yes')

Select Set to disable TPM support at bootup. Select Clear to activate the TPM devices to at bootup. Select Don't Change to keep the current TPM support status. The options are Set, Clear, and Don't Change.

TPM Owner (Available when TCG/TPM Support = 'Yes')

This feature allows the user to configure TPM Owner settings. The options are Don't Change, Enable Install, Disable Install, and Clear.

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