BX2560 M2 D3320 - BIOS Setup Utility 37
4.10 Trusted Computing
Opens the submenu used to activate TPM and adjust TPM settings.
If this setup menu is available, the system board includes a security and
encryption chip (TPM – Trusted Platform Module) that complies with TCG
Specification 1.2 or 2.0. This chip allows security-relevant data (passwords etc.)
to be stored securely. The use of TPM is standardised and is specified by the
Trusted Computing Group (TCG).
TPM Support
Specifies whether the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) hardware is
available.
If the TPM is disabled, the system behaves like any other system without
TPM hardware.
Disabled
Trusted Platform Module is not available.
Enabled
Trusted Platform Module is available.
TPM State
Specifies if TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is useable by OS.
Disabled
Trusted Platform Module is not useable.
Enabled
Trusted Platform Module is useable.
Pending TPM operation
Schedules a TPM operation to be executed during next boot.
I These menu entries are only visible if a TPM1.2 is installed.
None
No TPM operation will be executed.
Enable Take Ownership
Allows the OS to take ownership of the TPM.
Disable Take Ownership
Disallows the OS to take ownership of the TPM.