Siemens SIMATIC IPC677D Operating Instructions Manual page 68

Operating the device and device functions
5.5 Extended device functions
Activating the Trusted Platform Module
The TPM can be activated under "Security" in the BIOS setup. Please follow the instructions
in the BIOS setup.
Using the Trusted Platform Module
The TPM can be used in Windows 7 with the "BitLocker" drive encrypter. Please follow the
instructions for this in the operating system.
Note
Risk of data loss
If you lose the password for the drive encryption, you will not be able to restore the data. You
will then lose accesss to the encrypted drive.
The warranty does not cover a reset of the hardware in the event of a loss of a password.
Please store the password carefully and make sure it is protected against unauthorized
access.
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