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Preparing the server for operation
Procedure
1. Install any options or cables previously removed to access the TPM connector.
2. Do one of the following:
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Install the air baffle.
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Install the 4LFF midplane drive cage.
3. Install the access panel.
4. Install the server in the rack.
5. Connect power cords to the server.
6. Press the Power On/Standby button.
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module
When enabling the Trusted Platform module, observe the following guidelines:
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By default, the Trusted Platform Module is enabled as TPM 2.0 when the server is powered on after
installing it.
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In UEFI Boot Mode, the Trusted Platform Module can be configured to operate as TPM 2.0 or TPM 1.2.
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In Legacy Boot Mode, the Trusted Platform Module configuration can be changed between TPM 1.2 and
TPM 2.0, but only TPM 1.2 operation is supported.
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module as TPM 2.0
Procedure
1. During the server startup sequence, press the F9 key to access System Utilities.
2. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
> Server Security > Trusted Platform Module options.
3. Verify the following:
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"Current TPM Type" is set to TPM 2.0.
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"Current TPM State" is set to Present and Enabled.
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"TPM Visibility" is set to Visible.
4. If changes were made in the previous step, press the F10 key to save your selection.
5. If F10 was pressed in the previous step, do one of the following:
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If in graphical mode, click Yes.
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If in text mode, press the Y key.
6. Press the ESC key to exit System Utilities.
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