Installing Or Removing The Thinkserver Trusted Platform Module - Lenovo ThinkServer RD350G User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

To remove the TSM Premium module, do the following:
1. Remove all external media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then,
disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to
the server.
2. Prepare your server. See "Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet" on page 57.
3. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 57.
4. Remove the riser card assembly 2. See "Replacing the riser card assembly" on page 133.
5. Locate the TSM Premium module on the system board and then lift the TSM Premium module straight
up to remove it from the TSM Premium module connector.
Figure 31. Removing the TSM Premium module
6. Reinstall the riser card assembly 2. See "Replacing the riser card assembly" on page 133.
7. If you are instructed to return the old TSM Premium module, follow all packaging instructions and use
any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the removal procedure, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 142.

Installing or removing the ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module

The ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module (hereinafter referred to as the TPM) is a security chip designed by
the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) to provide a hardware method of data encryption. It stores passwords,
encryption keys, and digital certificates to help provide security solutions and protect the server. You can
purchase a TPM option from Lenovo.
Installing the TPM
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