Trusted Platform Module - Dell Precision 7920 Rack Owner's Manual

Trusted platform module

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate and store keys, protect or authenticate passwords, and create and store digital
certificates. The Intel's TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) functionality along with Microsoft's Platform Assurance feature in Windows
Operating System is supported. TPM can also be used to enable the BitLocker hard drive encryption feature in Windows Operating System.
The TPM chip is on the Plug-in Module (PIM) and bound only to one system board.
The system board has a connector for the plug-in module, and it is factory-installed.
Figure 33. Trusted platform module
There are four types of TPM chip options:
• No TPM
• TPM 1.2 Nuvoton FIPS-CC-TCG
• TPM TPM 2.0 Nuvoton FIPS-CC-TCG
• TPM 2.0 NationZ
NOTE: In a scenario where both the control panel and system board are dispatched, Dell recommends you to replace the control
panel first and try to turn on the system to complete the Easy Restore process (Service Tag, licenses, copy to the new control
panel). Replace the system board.
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