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2. Perform one of the following steps:
● Press Y to restore the Service Tag, license, and diagnostics information.
● Press N to navigate to the Dell Lifecycle Controller based restore options.
● Press F10 to restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile.
After the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data.
3. Perform one of the following steps:
● Press Y to restore the system configuration data.
● Press N to use the default configuration settings.
After the restore process is complete, the system restarts.
Trusted Platform Module
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated microprocessor designed to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys
into devices. Software can use a TPM to authenticate hardware devices. Because each TPM chip has a unique and secret RSA
key which is embedded during the manufacture of the TPM, it is capable of performing platform authentication operation.
This section contains information about installing the TPM, and initializing the TPM for BitLocker users and Intel TXT users.
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your sled section.
3. Remove the PEM.
NOTE:
● Ensure that your operating system supports the version of the TPM module being installed.
● Ensure that you download and install the latest BIOS firmware on your system.
● Ensure that the BIOS is configured to enable UEFI boot mode.
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.
To locate the TPM connector, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
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.
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