Enabling The Tpm Feature; Security Management Software - Dell Latitude D620 User Manual

Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide
NOTICE: To secure your TPM data and encryption keys, follow the backup procedures documented
in the Broadcom Secure Foundation Getting Started Guide. In the event of these backups being
incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be unable to assist in the recovery of encrypted data.

Enabling the TPM Feature

1. Enable the TPM software:
a. Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter the
system setup program.
b. Select Security
c. Under TPM Security, select On.
d. Press <Esc> to exit the setup program.
e. If prompted, click Save/Exit.
2. Activate the TPM setup program:
a. Restart the computer and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter the
system setup program.
b. Select Security
c. Under TPM Activation, select Activate and press <Enter>.
NOTE: You only need to activate the program once.
d. Once the process is complete, the computer either restarts 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
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Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or password)
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Encryption
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Private information management
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TPM Security and press <Enter>.
TPM Activation and press <Enter>.