User's Manual

Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5-7
Password on Boot allows you to enable or disable the entering of password
for booting up your system. Once the password is successfully set and this
item is enabled, it is required for booting up the system.
TPM Support enables or disables TPM support. TPM (Trusted Platform
Module) is a component on your computer’s mainboard that is
specifically designed to enhance platform security by providing a
protected space for key operations and other security critical tasks.
NOTE:
 To use the TPM feature, the TPM driver supplied with your computer must be
installed.
 The next two items Current TPM State and Change TPM State would only appear
if the item TPM Support is set at Enabled.
Current TPM State shows the current TPM state.
Change TPM State allows you to select between No Change, Clear,
Deactivate & Disable, and Enable & Activate.