Under TPM Security, select On.
c
Press <Esc> to exit the setup program.
d
If prompted, click Save/Exit.
e
2 Activate the TPM setup program:
Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test
a
to enter the system setup program.
Select Security→ TPM Activation and press <Enter>.
b
Under TPM Activation, select Activate and press <Enter>.
c
NOTE:
You only need to activate the program once.
Once the process is complete, the computer either restarts
d
automatically or prompts you to restart your computer.
Security Management Software
The security management software is designed to utilize four different features
to help you secure your computer:
•
Log-in management
•
Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or
password)
•
Encryption
•
Private information management
Activating the Security Management Software
NOTE:
You must first enable the TPM in order for the security management
software to have full functionality.
1 Enable the TPM feature (see "Enabling the TPM Feature" on page 91).
2 Load the security management software:
Turn on (or restart) your computer.
a
When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait
b
too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see
the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
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Securing Your Computer