
Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide
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.
Enabling the TPM Feature
1. Enable the TPM software:
a. Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter the
system setup program.
b. Select
Security
→
TPM Security
and press <Enter>.
c. Under
TPM Security
, select
On
.
d. Press <Esc> to exit the setup program.
e. If prompted, click
Save/Exit
.
2. Activate the TPM setup program:
a. Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter the
system setup program.
b. Select
Security
→
TPM Activation
and press <Enter>.
c. Under
TPM Activation
, select
Activate
and press <Enter>.
NOTE:
You only need to activate the program once.
d. Once the process is complete, the computer either restarts automatically or prompts you to
restart your computer.
Security Management Software
The security management software is designed to utilize four different features to help you secure your
computer:
●
Log-in management
●
Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or password)
●
Encryption
●
Private information management
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