Owners Manual

Trusted Platform Module
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated microprocessor designed to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices.
Software can use a Trusted Platform Module to authenticate hardware devices. Because each TPM chip has a unique and secret RSA key
which is embedded during the manufacture of the TPM, and it is capable of performing platform authentication operation.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) from the system board. After the TPM is installed, it is
cryptographically bound to that specic 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 must be performed only by Dell EMC certied
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 specic 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
EMCcertied service technicians.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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.
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