Trusted Platform Module (Tpm) - Siemens SIMATIC IPC1047 Operating Instructions Manual

Extended device functions

5.2 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

● Sensor monitoring, e.g. battery status, temperature
● Power management with remote switch-on and switch-off of system
● System access at BIOS level
● Integration of virtual media, e.g. installation medium
● Event display with logging
● KVM console (KVM-Over-IP for Video Redirection)
5.2 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Your device can have a Trusted Platform Module up to TPM 2.0 The Trusted Platform
Module is a chip that enhances your device with security functions. It provides an improved
protection from manipulation of the PC. The current operating systems Windows 7 and
Windows 8 support these security functions. You can enable the Trusted Platform Module in
the "Security" menu in the BIOS Setup. Please note the respective import and export
provisions for the Trusted Platform Module.
Using the Trusted Platform Module
The TPM can be used with the "BitLocker" drive encrypter, for example, in
Windows operating systems. Please follow the instructions for this in the operating system.
Note
Risk of data loss
If you lose the password for the drive encryption, you will not be able to restore the data. You
will then lose accesss to the encrypted drive.
The warranty does not cover a reset of the hardware in the event of a loss of a password.
Please store the password carefully and make sure it is protected against unauthorized
access.
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