Installing And Removing The Intel® Trusted Platform Module; Installing The Tpm; Removing The Tpm - Intel S7200AP System Integration And Service Manual

2.18 Installing and Removing the Intel® Trusted Platform Module
The Intel® Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware-based security device that addresses the growing
concern on boot process integrity and offers better data protection. TPM protects the system start-up
process by ensuring it is tamper-free before releasing system control to the operating system. A TPM device
provides secured storage to store data, such as security keys and passwords. In addition, a TPM device has
encryption and hash functions. The Intel® TPM module implements TPM as per TPM PC Client
specifications revision 2.0 by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG). Refer to the S7200AP Family
Configuration Guide & Spares/Accessories List for ordering details.
2.18.1

Installing the TPM

1. Power off the compute module and disconnect the power cable(s).
2. Remove the air duct.
3. Remove the TPM from the package.
4. Locate the TPM board connector on the rear of the server board near the internal video connector.
5. Place the TPM over the board connector and ensure that the TPM connector and mounting hole is
oriented correctly to the board mounting hole. (See letter A).
6. Press the TPM down onto the connector.
7. Secure the TPM to the board by using either the plastic retainer, standard screw, or tamper resistant
screw.
2.18.2

Removing the TPM

1. Power off the compute module and disconnect the power cable(s).
2. Remove the air duct.
3. Unmount the TPM from the board by using either the plastic retainer, standard screw, or tamper
resistant screw.
4. Carefully grasp the TPM and pull it up until it disengages from the connector.
See section 2.3.1.
Figure 86. Installing the Intel® Trusted Platform Module
See section 2.3.1.