Initializing The Tpm 1.2 For Txt Users; Converting The System From Tower Mode To Rack Mode - Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 Installation And Service Manual

The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated.

Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users

1 While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup.
2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
3 From the TPM Security option, select On with Pre-boot Measurements.
4 From the TPM Command option, select Activate.
5 Save the settings.
6 Restart your system.
7 Enter System Setup again.
8 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
9 From the Intel TXT option, select On.

Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode

Your system can be converted from the tower mode to the rack mode.
To convert your system from the tower mode to the rack mode, you require the tower to rack conversion kit, which contains the following:
• Rack ears (left and right) with three screws each
Converting the system from tower mode to rack mode
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2 Follow the procedure listed in
3 If installed, remove the system feet or caster wheels.
Steps
1 Remove the control-panel assembly.
2 Install the rack slide cover by performing the following steps:
a Slide the rack slide cover between the system's side cover and the chassis.
b Slide the rack slide cover toward the back of the system until the tabs on rack slide cover locks with the tabs extending from the
chassis.
3 Install the control panel assembly.
4 Install the rack ears by performing the following steps:
a Align the three screw holes on the rack ears with the screw holes on the top and the bottom of system.
b Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the rack ears to the system.
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Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your system.