Trusted Platform Module - Dell DL1300 Owner's Manual

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Before working inside your system
Installing the Trusted Platform Module
After working inside your system
Restoring the Service Tag by using the Easy Restore feature
Initializing the TPM for BitLocker users
Safety instructions
Entering the system Service Tag by using System Setup
Restoring the Service Tag by using the Easy Restore feature
The Easy Restore feature enables you to restore your system's Service Tag, license, UEFI configuration,
and the system configuration data after replacing the system board. All data is automatically backed up in
a backup flash device. If BIOS detects a new system board and the Service Tag in the backup flash device,
BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.
1. Turn on the system.
If BIOS detects a new system board, and if the Service Tag is present in the backup flash device, BIOS
displays the Service Tag, the status of the license, and the UEFI Diagnostics version.
2. Perform one of the following steps:
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.
Entering the system Service Tag by using System Setup
If Easy Restore fails to restore the Service Tag, use System Setup to enter the Service Tag.
1. Turn on the system.
2. Press F2 to enter System Setup.
3. Click Service Tag Settings.
4. Enter the Service Tag.
NOTE: You can enter the Service Tag only when the Service Tag field is empty. Ensure that you
enter the correct Service Tag. After the Service Tag is entered, it cannot be updated or changed.
5. Click Ok.
6. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license.
For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.

Trusted Platform Module

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated microprocessor designed to secure hardware by
integrating cryptographic keys into devices. A software can use a Trusted Platform Module to
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