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7. If changes were made and saved, the server prompts for reboot request. Press the Enter key to confirm
reboot.
If the following actions were performed, the server reboots a second time without user input. During this
reboot, the TPM setting becomes effective.
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Changing from TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0
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Changing TPM bus from FIFO to CRB
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Enabling or disabling TPM
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Clearing the TPM
8. Enable TPM functionality in the OS, such as Microsoft Windows BitLocker or measured boot.
For more information, see the Microsoft website.
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module as TPM 1.2
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. Change the "TPM Mode Switch Operation" to TPM 1.2.
4. Verify "TPM Visibility" is Visible.
5. Press the F10 key to save your selection.
6. When prompted to save the change in System Utilities, 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.
7. Press the ESC key to exit System Utilities.
The server reboots a second time without user input. During this reboot, the TPM setting becomes
effective.
8. Enable TPM functionality in the OS, such as Microsoft Windows BitLocker or measured boot.
For more information, see the Microsoft website.
Retaining the recovery key/password
The recovery key/password is generated during BitLocker setup, and can be saved and printed after
BitLocker is enabled. When using BitLocker, always retain the recovery key/password. The recovery key/
password is required to enter Recovery Mode after BitLocker detects a possible compromise of system
integrity.
To help ensure maximum security, observe the following guidelines when retaining the recovery key/
password:
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