User Manual
Table Of Contents
- SIMATIC ITP1000
- Warning notice system
- Preface
- Table of contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Safety notes
- 3 Commissioning the device
- 4 Devise functions and operating the device
- 5 Device maintenance and repair
- 6 Technical specifications
- A Technical Support
- B Labels and symbols
- C Abbreviations
- Index
Devise functions and operating the device
4.4 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
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4.4
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
The device features a so-called Trusted Platform Module (TPM) according to standard 2.0.
You can enable this module in the
Security
dialog of BIOS-Setup. Follow the instructions of
BIOS Setup.
The Trusted Platform Module can be used, for example, in combination with the BitLocker
drive encryption under Windows 7 and Windows 10 (available in a later delivery stage).
Follow the instructions of the operating system.
Note
Improper usage poses the risk of data loss. Always keep the keys and passwords in a
secure place. Encrypted data cannot be retrieved. The Siemens warranty does not cover a
hardware reset after loss of the password.
Note
Hotfix required to use TPM 2.0 under Windows 7
When you install TP
2.0 under Windows 7 on your device yourself, note the following:
1.
First boot Windows via UEFI.
2.
Then install Hotfix KB2920188 from Microsoft.
For additional information, refer to the Internet at Update to add support for
TPM 2.0 in
Windows 7 (
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2920188).