Dell Precision M90 - Manual (Page 74)

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
TPM is a hardware-based security feature that can be used to create and manage computer-generated encryption keys. When combined with security
software, the TPM enhances existing network and computer security by enabling features such as file protection capabilities and protected e-mail. The TPM
feature is enabled through a system setup option.
Enabling the TPM Feature
The TPM software is factory-installed in the C:\Dell\TPM directory. You can also download it from support.dell.com.
1. To install the TPM software, run the setup.exe file:
Follow the instructions to install the Broadcom Secure Foundation software.
2. To enable the TPM software:
c. Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter the system setup program.
d. Open the Security menu in system setup.
e. Select the TPM Security menu option and press <Enter>.
f. Set the TPM security option to On.
g. Press <Esc> to exit the setup program.
h. If prompted, click Save/Exit.
i. If the TPM on this computer is being used for the first time, proceed to step 3 . If the TPM on this system has been used before, skip step 3 and
go to step 4 .
3. Activate the TPM setup program:
a. Boot your computer to the Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
b. Click Start® Programs® Broadcom Security Platforms Tools. Then, click the icon for the Security Platform Initialization Wizard.
c. Follow the instructions to activate the TPM setup program.
d. Once the process is complete, the computer either restarts automatically or prompts you to restart your computer.
4. Physically activate the TPM:
a. Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter the system setup program again.
b. Open the Security menu and select the TPM Activation menu option.
c. Set the TPM activation state to Activate.
d. Save the changes and restart your computer.
5. Initialize the TPM owner and user passwords:
a. Boot your computer to the Microsoft Windows operating system.
b. Click Start® Programs® Broadcom Security Platforms Tools. Then, click the icon for the Security Platform Initialization Wizard.
c. Follow the instructions for creating the TPM owner, user passwords, and credentials.
Computer Tracking Software
Computer tracking software may enable you to locate your computer if it is lost or stolen. The software is optional and may be purchased when you order your
Dell™ computer, or you can contact your Dell sales representative for information about this security feature.
NOTE: The TPM feature supports encryption only if the operating system supports TPM. For more information, see the TPM software documentation and
the help files that came with the software.
NOTICE: To secure your TPM data and encryption keys, follow the backup procedures documented in the Broadcom Secure Foundation Getting Started
Guide. In the event of these backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be unable to assist in the recovery of encrypted data.
NOTE: You only need to activate the program once.
NOTE: Computer tracking software may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE: If you have computer tracking software and your computer is lost or stolen, you must contact the company that provides the tracking service to
report the missing computer.