Dell Latitude X1 - Manual (Page 47)

Enabling Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
The Trusted Platform Module (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 TPM
1. Download the software and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Broadcom Secure Foundation software.
By default, the files are present in C:\Dell\TPM. If the files are not found at this location they can be downloaded from support.dell.com.
2. Turn on the TPM.
a. Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter the system setup program.
b. Open the Security menu and select the TPM Security menu option.
c. Set the TPM security state to On.
d. Press <Esc> to exit the setup program. Click Save/Exit if prompted.
3. Perform software vendor activation.
a. Boot the Microsoft Windows operating system.
b. Launch the Broadcom Secure Foundation Platform initialization wizard.
c. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform "Vendor Activation". This operation is executed only once on any system. The system restarts
automatically.
4. Physically activate the TPM.
a. Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter system setup program again.
b. Open the Security menu and select the TPM Activation menu option.
c. Set the TPM activation state to Activate. Changes to this field take effect immediately.
5. Initialize the TPM owner and user passwords.
a. Launch the Broadcom Secure Foundation Platform initialization wizard after the operating system reboots.
b. Follow the wizard instructions for creating the TPM owner, user passwords, and credentials.
/d Deletes the asset tag
/o owner tag Specifies a new owner tag
/o /d Deletes the owner tag
/? Displays the Asset Tag utility help screen
NOTICE: TPM users are responsible for following the backup procedures documented in the "Broadcom Secure Foundation Getting Started Guide" to
secure their TPM data and encryption keys. In the event of an emergency if these backups are incomplete, lost, or damaged it will be impossible for Dell
to assist in the recovery of encrypted data.
NOTE: If the TPM on this system is being used for the first time, follow step 3. If the TPM on this system has been used before, skip step 3 and go to
step 4.
NOTE: Encryption is supported by the TPM only if it is supported by the operating system. For more information see "Broadcom Secure Foundation
Getting Started Guide" and the help files that came with the software.