Security functions
Password prote ction for the hard disk
If a supe rvisor password was set, an additional password for the hard disk
can be set in the Hard Disk Security menu.
The hard disk is protected by this password. Data on this hard disk can then only be
read in another system if the correct password is entered.
Trusted Platform Module - TPM (device dependent)
TPMTrustedPlatform Module
To use the T PM, you must ena ble th e TPM in the BIOS-Setup before the software is
installed. The requiremen t for this is that you have assigned at least the su pervisor
password (see "
Secu rity functions", Page 44).
Enabling TPM
• Requirement: You have assigned a s upervisor password (see "Secur ity functions", Page 44).
► C all BIOS Setup and s
elect the Security menu.
► Mark the TP M Security Chip Setting field and press the Enter key.
► Select the entry En
abled to enable the T PM
Once you have enabled the TPM the Clear Security Chip menu item ap pears.
You c an clear the h
older in the TPM using Clear Security Chip.WithEnabled,
all s ecret keys (
e.g. SRK - Storage R oot Keys, AIK - Attestation Identity Keys
etc.) generate
d by applications are deleted.
Take note that y
ou can then no longer access the data you have
encrypte d on t
he holder-based keys!
► From the Exit m
enu, select the option Exit Saving Changes.
► Press the Enter key and select Yes.
The notebook
restarts and the TPM is switched on after the reboot.
Disabling TPM
• Requirement: You have assigned a s upervisor password (see "Secur ity functions", Page 44).
► C all BIOS Setup and select the Security menu.
► Mark the TP M Security Chip Setting field and press the Enter key.
► Select the entry Disabled to disable the TPM.
► From the Exit menu, choose the option Exit Saving Changes.
► Press the Enter key and select Yes.
The notebook will now reboot w ith TPM deactivated.
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