Trusted Platform Module; Replacing The Trusted Platform Module - Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420 Manual

Figure 58. Installing the OCP card
Next steps
1 Install the mezzanine card.
2 Install the sled into the enclosure
3 Follow the procedure listed in
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Installing a mezzanine card
Installing a sled

Trusted Platform Module

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated microprocessor designed to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices.
Software can use a TPM to authenticate hardware devices. Because each TPM chip has a unique and secret RSA key which is embedded
during the manufacture of the TPM, it is capable of performing platform authentication operation.

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.
After working inside your system.
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your system.
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