Owners Manual

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be performed only by Dell EMC
certified service technicians.
Installing the Trusted Platform Module
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) from the system board. Once the TPM
is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board. Any attempt to remove an installed TPM
breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on another system board.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell
EMCcertified service technicians.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 56.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 57.
Steps
1. Locate the TPM connector on the system board.
NOTE: To locate the TPM connector on the system board, see System board jumpers and connectors.
2. Align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector
3. Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic rivet aligns with the slot on the system board.
4. Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place.
Figure 74. Installing the TPM
Next steps
1. Install the system board.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 57.
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for TXT users
Steps
1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup.
2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
3. From the TPM Security option, select On with Pre-boot Measurements.
4. From the TPM Command option, select Activate.
5. Save the settings.
6. Restart your system.
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