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Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Overview
Trusted Platform Module, or TPM, is a security device that holds computer-generated keys for encryption. It is a hardware-based solution
that prevents hacking attempts to capture passwords, encryption keys, and other sensitive data. The security features provided by the
TPM are internally supported by:
• Hashing
• Random number generation
• Asymmetric key generation
• Asymmetric encryption/decryption
Each TPM has a unique signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that enhances the trust/security eectiveness. Every
TPM must have an owner before it can be utilized. The TPM user must be physically present to take ownership. After this procedure is
completed and the TPM has a unique owner, the TPM is activated.
TPM 2.0 - Installing Dell TPM Update utility for Windows/DOS
1 Download the TPM le from Dell.com/support.
2 Click Download File.
3 When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the le to your hard drive.
• Clear the TPM.
4 Before running the TPM, clear the TPM owner.
NOTE
: If BitLocker is enabled on your system, ensure that you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating TPM on a
BitLocker enabled system.
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