Replacing The Trusted Platform Module; Initializing Tpm For Bitlocker Users - Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 Installation And Service Manual

Replacing the Trusted Platform Module

Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2 Follow the procedure listed in
NOTE:
• Ensure that your operating system supports the version of the TPM module being installed.
• Ensure that you download and install the latest BIOS firmware on your system.
• Ensure that the BIOS is configured to enable UEFI boot mode.
Steps
1 Locate the TPM connector on the system board.
NOTE: To locate the TPM connector on the system board, see the System board jumpers and connectors section.
2 Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with the TPM module.
3 Slide the TPM module out from its connector.
4 Push the plastic rivet away from the TPM connector and rotate it 90° counterclockwise to release it from the system board.
5 Pull the plastic rivet out of its slot on the system board.
6 To install the TPM, align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
7 Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic rivet aligns with the slot on the system board.
8 Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place.
Figure 104. Installing the TPM
Next steps
1 Install the system board.
2 Follow the procedure listed in
Related links
Installing the system board

Initializing TPM for BitLocker users

Initialize the TPM.
For more information, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753140.aspx.
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
After working inside your system.
system.
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