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Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference
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Enabling the Trusted Platform Module
The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by default when shipped to insure that
the owner/end customer of the system initializes the TPM and configures all
security passwords. The owner/end customer should use the following steps to
enable the TPM.
1. While the PC is displaying the splash screen (or POST screen), press the
the owner/end customer of the system initializes the TPM and configures all
security passwords. The owner/end customer should use the following steps to
enable the TPM.
1. While the PC is displaying the splash screen (or POST screen), press the
<F2> key to enter BIOS.
2. Use the arrow keys to go to the Advanced Menu, select Peripheral
Configuration, and then press the <Enter> key.
3. Select the Trusted Platform Module, press <Enter>, and select Enabled and
press <Enter> again (display should show: Trusted Platform
Module [Enable]).
Module [Enable]).
4. Press the <F10> key, and press Y.
5. The system should reboot and start Microsoft Windows.
5. The system should reboot and start Microsoft Windows.
Assuming Trusted Platform Module
Ownership
Ownership
Once the TPM has been enabled, ownership must be assumed by using the
EMBASSY Security Center. The owner/end user should follow the steps listed
below to take ownership of the TPM:
1. Start the system.
2. Launch the EMBASSY Security Center.
3. Select the Owner tab and click on the Establish button.
4. Create the Owner password (before creating any password, review the
EMBASSY Security Center. The owner/end user should follow the steps listed
below to take ownership of the TPM:
1. Start the system.
2. Launch the EMBASSY Security Center.
3. Select the Owner tab and click on the Establish button.
4. Create the Owner password (before creating any password, review the
Password Recommendations made earlier in this document).
5. After successfully taking ownership of the TPM, select the User tab and
click on the Initialize button.
6. Enter the Windows login password to create and synchronize the TCG
Security Vault Password.
7. To create an archive of the TPM keys, select the Key Manager icon on the
left side of the EMBASSY Security Center and click on the Archive
button.
button.
8. Choose a location to save the TPM Key Archive file (removable media
recommended; see Emergency Recovery File Back Up Procedures for
more information).
more information).
9. Create a password to protect the TPM Key Archive (this password should
not match the Owner password or any other password).
10. Enter the Owner password when prompted.