Dell Latitude D820 Technical Manual page 44

NOTICE: To secure your TPM data and encryption keys, follow the backup procedures
documented in the Broadcom Secure Foundation Getting Started Guide. In the event of these
backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be unable to assist in the recovery of
encrypted data.
Enabling the TPM Feature
1. Enable the TPM software:
a. Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter the
system setup program.
b. Select Security→ TPM Security and press <Enter>.
c. Under TPM Security, select On.
d. Press <Esc> to exit the setup program.
e. If prompted, click Save/Exit.
2. Activate the TPM setup program:
a. Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter the
system setup program.
b. Select Security→ TPM Activation and press <Enter>.
c. Under TPM Activation, select Activate and press <Enter>.
NOTE: You only need to activate the program once.
d. Once the process is complete, the computer either restarts automatically or prompts
you to restart your computer.
Security Management Software
The security management software is designed to utilize four different features to help you secure
your computer:
•
Log-in management
•
Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or password)
•
Encryption
•
Private information management
Activating the Security Management Software
NOTE: You must first enable the TPM in order for the security management software to have full
functionality.
1. Enable the TPM feature (see
2. Load the security management software:
Enabling the TPM Feature).