Administrator Guide

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Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security
TPM must be enabled in the BIOS setup program for it to be deployed on the
computer. Follow these steps to enable and configure the TPM:
1 Turn on or restart your computer.
2 Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to enter the BIOS
setup program.
The BIOS setup program is displayed.
3 On the left pane, select Security → TPM Security → Clear TPM.
4 Select or clear any of the following options to enable or disable it,
respectively:
– Enabled (Default): The BIOS enables the TPM during POST and it can
be accessed by the operating system.
– Disabled: The BIOS will not enable the TPM during POST and it
cannot be accessed by the operating system.
– TPM On: The TPM is enabled and activated.
– Clear: The BIOS clears the information stored in the TPM.
5 Save the settings and exit.