Chapter 5 Optional Components; Tpm Security Module - Supermicro MicroBlade MBI-310T-4C2 User Manual

Chapter 5: Optional Components
Chapter 5
Optional Components
This chapter describes optional system components and installation procedures.

5.1 TPM Security Module

SPI capable TPM 2.0 (or 1.2) with Infineon 9670 controller, Horizontal form factor
The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM is a security
device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the motherboard
to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
Details and installation procedures are at:
http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf.
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