Owners Manual

About this task
CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted
to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Work with the customer to create and safely store
this recovery key. When replacing this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your
system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your hard drives.
CAUTION: Once the TPM plug-in module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board.
Any attempt to remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, the removed TPM
cannot be reinstalled or installed on another system board.
Removing the TPM
Steps
1. Locate the TPM connector on the system board.
2. Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with the TPM module.
3. Slide the TPM module out from its connector.
4. Push the plastic rivet away from the TPM connector and rotate it 90° counterclockwise to release it from the system board.
5. Pull the plastic rivet out of its slot on the system board.
Installing the TPM
Steps
1. To install the TPM, align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
2. Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic rivet aligns with the slot on the system board.
3. Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place.
Figure 75. Installing the TPM
4. Replace the screw that secures the TPM to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the system board.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Initializing TPM for BitLocker users
Steps
Initialize the TPM.
For more information, see initializing the TPM for Intel TXT users.
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Installing and removing enclosure components