Manual Part 2
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UltraMobilePC
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models)
The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the system board
that will hold computer-generated keys for encryption. It is a hardware-based solution that an
help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive
data. The TPM provides the ability to the PC or notebook to run applications more secure
and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy.
The security features provided by the TPM are internally supported by the following cryp-
tographic capabilities of each TPM: hashing, random number generation, asymmetric key
generation, and asymmetric encryption/decryption. Each individual TPM on each individual
computer system has a unique signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process
that further enhances its trust/security effectiveness. Each individual TPM must have an
Owner before it is useful as a security device.
TPM Applications
TPM is useful for any customer that is interested in providing an addition layer of security to
the computer system. The TPM, when bundled with an optional security software package, can
provide overall system security, le protection capabilities and protect against email/privacy
concerns. TPM helps provide security that can be stronger than that contained in the system
BIOS, operating system, or any non-TPM application.
Note: The TPM is disabled by default. Use BIOS setup to enable it.
Important: Use your TPM application’s “Restore” or “Migration” function to backup your
TPM security data.
TPM
You can launch the Security Platform
application from Windows “Control Panel”�
You can launch the Security Platform
application from Windows “Start” menu�
When the Security Platform is running, this
icon will show in the Windows taskbar� You
can choose to initialize or manage here�
When you launch the Security Platform
application for the rst time, answer Yes and
follow the instructions to congure it.