Trusted Platform Modul (Tpm) - Siemens SIMATIC IPC627D Operating Instructions Manual

Requirement
● A device with Xeon processor
● A functioning and configured management engine
● A functioning and configured Ethernet connection
● A help desk PC with a functioning and configured Ethernet connection for the full AMT
functionality
Configuration of the AMT PC
You configure AMT by means of the BIOS setup and MEBx (Management Engine BIOS
Extension). MEBx is a BIOS extension for configuration of AMT (see BIOS description in
chapter "Technical specifications").
5.7

Trusted Platform Modul (TPM)

Depending on the ordered configuration, the motherboard contains a Trusted Platform
Module (TPM). A TPM is a chip that adds important security functions to your device, such
as enhanced protection of the PC against unauthorized manipulation by third parties. The
current operating systems, for example, Windows 7 and Windows 8, support these security
functions.
NOTICE
Import restrictions
TPM technology is subject to legal restrictions in some regions and may not be used there.
You could commit a crime by importing or exporting the device in certain countries.
Note the respective import provisions for the TPM module.
Activating the Trusted Platform Module
The TPM can be activated under "Security" in the BIOS setup. Please follow the instructions
in the BIOS setup.
SIMATIC IPC627D/827D
Operating Instructions, 09/2014, A5E32990859-AB
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