Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 - Trusted Platform Module; Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module

Trusted Platform Module
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed Safety instructions.
2 Power o the system and all attached peripherals.
3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
4 Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
5 Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
6 Remove the power supply units.
7 Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
8 Remove the system cover.
9 Remove the air shroud.
10 If installed, remove the risers.
11 If installed, remove the rear drive cage.
NOTE:
• Ensure that your operating system supports the version of the TPM module being installed.
• Ensure that you download and install the latest BIOS rmware on your system.
• Ensure that the BIOS is congured to enable UEFI boot mode.
About this task
CAUTION
: Once the TPM plug-in module is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specic system board. Any attempt to
remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the cryptographic binding, the removed TPM cannot be reinstalled or installed on
another system board.
Removing the TPM
1 Locate the TPM connector on the system board.
NOTE
: To locate the TPM connector on the system board, see the jumpers and connectors section.
2 Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with the TPM module.
3 Slide the TPM module out from its connector.
4 Push the plastic rivet away from the TPM connector and rotate it 90° counterclockwise to release it from the system board.
5 Pull the plastic rivet out of its slot on the system board.
Installing the TPM
Steps
1 To install the TPM, align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
2 Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic rivet aligns with the slot on the system board.
3 Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place.
Installing and removing system components
155