1. Installing Internal Optional Devices
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Chapter 2 Preparations
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TPM Kit N8115-35
Overview
Install the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Kit unit according to the instructions in this section to enable it.
There are two steps to follow.
1. Installation of TPM Kit
2. Enabling TPM
3. Retaining the recovery key/password.
When using drive encryption technologies, such as Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption feature, you
must enable TPM. For more information, see the Microsoft Web site.
Note
If the TPM is removed from the original server and powered up on a different server,
data stored in the TPM including keys will be erased.Be careful not to press the
POWER Switch.
TPM 2.0 Guidelines
Important Follow the procedures precisely as they are described in this section. If
instructions are not followed, the hardware may be damaged and TPM may
not work correctly.
During installation or replacement of the TPM follow these guidelines.
Do not remove the installed TPM. Once the TPM is installed it becomes a permanent part of Motherboard.
During hardware installation or replacement our service counter cannot to enable TPM or encryption
technology. For security reasons, please enable yourself.
When returning Motherboard for service replacement do not remove the TPM from Motherboard.
When requested, our service provides a TPM with the spare Motherboard.
Any attempt to remove the cover of an installed TPM from Motherboard can damage the TPM cover, the
TPM, and Motherboard.
If the TPM is removed from the original server and powered up on a different server, data stored in theTPM
including keys will be erased.
When using BitLocker, always retain the recovery key/password.
The recovery key/password is required to complete Recovery Mode after BitLocker detects a possible
compromise of system integrity or system configuration.
Our company is not liable for blocked data access caused by improper TPM use. For operating instructions,
see the TPM documentation or the encryption technology feature documentation provided by the operating
system.
Check the position of the TPM installer connector on the figure below.
