Configuring Tpm Bitlocker Key - Dell PowerEdge T30 Owner's Manual

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In the left pane, select TPM 1.2 security.
NOTE:
Ensure that the Clear checkbox is grayed out and that the TPM 1.2 security is Disabled.
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Set the TPM 1.2 security to Enabled.
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Click OK to apply the setting.
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In the folder that has the TPM Update Program, double-click on the Dell TPM 1.2 Update Utility. At the TPM Update Program
windows prompt click OK.
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In the Confirm TPM Replacement window, click OK to start the TPM update.
The system will automatically restart.
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The POST screen displays the update progress.
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After the update process is complete the following message appears: Firmware Update successfully. Rebooting your system. The
system reboots after the update has completed successfully.
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Boot to the OS, in an elevated PowerShell window, execute the following command: Enable-TPMAutoProvisioning and press
Enter.
Ensure that AutoProvisioning is enabled.
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To access the Trusted Platform Module Management on Local Computer, in the Run window, type tpm.msc and click OK.
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In the Trusted Platform Module Management on Local Computer window, ensure that the Specification Version: 1.2 is displayed in
the TPM Manufacturer Information section.
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In the Actions pane, click Prepare the TPM.
The Manage the TPM security hardware window opens. Wait till the TPM is ready message appears.
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Close the Manage the TPM security hardware window.
The status section now indicates that the TPM is ready for use.

Configuring TPM Bitlocker key

Prerequisites
1
Ensure that you have a supported Microsoft Windows Server Operating System installed on your system.
2
Ensure that you have TPM version 2.0 installed on your system.
3
Log in as an Administrator.
Steps
1
To access the Trusted Platform Module Management on Local Computer, in the Run window, type tpm.msc and click OK.
2
In the Trusted Platform Module Management on Local Computer window, ensure that the Specification Version: 2.0 in the TPM
Manufacturer Information section.
3
In the Actions pane, click Prepare the TPM.
The Manage the TPM security hardware opens. Wait till the TPM is ready message appears.
4
From the Windows Control Panel open Bitlocker Drive Encryption.
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In the Bitlocker Drive Encryption window, select Save to a file or Print the recovery key and click next.
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After the process is complete, shut down the system.
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Install the new system board that has TPM1.2 (FW_5.81.0.0).
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Boot to the operating system.
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From the Windows Control Panel open the Bitlocker Drive Encryption.
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To start the encryption on the BitLocker Drive Encryption page, click Turn On BitLocker on the volume that the operating system is
installed on.
NOTE:
If the TPM is not initialized, you see the Initialize TPM Security Hardware wizard. Follow the instruction on the
screen to initialize the TPM and restart your system.
NOTE:
After the encryption is completed, you will need to provide the Bitlocker key every time the system starts up.
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To check the TPM status, access the Trusted Platform Module Management on Local Computer, in the Run window, type
tpm.msc and click OK.
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