HP Z Series User Manual

Table 6-2 Computer Setup Security (continued)
Option Description
Security Configuration TPM Embedded Security
● TPM Specification Version
Displays the current TPM version.
● TPM Device
Lets you set the Trusted Platform Module as available or hidden. Default is available.
● TPM State
Select to enable the TPM. Default is disabled.
● Clear TPM
Select to reset the TPM to an unowned state. After the TPM is cleared, it is also turned off. To
temporarily suspend TPM operations, turn the TPM off instead of clearing it. Default is no.
IMPORTANT: Clearing the TPM resets it to factory defaults and turns it off. You will lose all
created keys and data protected by those keys.
● TPM Activation Policy
○ F1 to boot
○ Allow user to reject (default)
○ No prompts
BIOS SureStart
● Verify Boot Block on every boot: Select to enable HP SureStart. Default is disabled.
● Network Controller Configuration Restore: Select to restore the network controller parameters
to the factory state saved in the HP Sure Start Private nonvolatile (flash) memory. This setting is
available only on computers with built-in NIC.
NOTE: This process can take up to 30 seconds. You need to restore this only when the
Network Controller Configuration mismatch warning is set.
● Dynamic Runtime Scanning of Boot Block: Verifies the integrity of the BIOS boot block region
several times each hour while the computer is running. Default is enabled.
● Sure Start BIOS Settings Protection: When enabled, HP Sure Start locks all critical BIOS
settings and provides enhanced protection for these settings using nonvolatile (flash) memory.
Default is off.
NOTE: An administrator password must be set to activate this setting.
● Sure Start Secure Boot Keys Protection: Saves a backup copy of Secure Boot Keys so that they
can be recovered if someone attempts to alter them in an unauthorized manner.
● Enhanced HP Firmware Runtime Intrusion Prevention and Detection: Enables monitoring of HP
system firmware executing out of main memory while the operating system is running. Any
anomalies detected in HP system firmware that is active while the operating system is running
will result in a Sure Start security event being generated.
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Chapter 6 Computer Setup (F10) Utility

HP Z Series Specifications

General

Series	Z Series
Category	Desktop
Processor	Intel Xeon or Intel Core (depending on the specific model)
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro
Storage	SSD or HDD options, up to multiple TB
Graphics	NVIDIA Quadro or AMD Radeon Pro
Expansion Slots	Multiple PCIe slots
Ports	USB, DisplayPort, HDMI
Form Factor	Tower
Memory	Up to 256 GB DDR4 ECC or non-ECC SDRAM (depending on the specific model)
Power Supply	Various wattage options, typically 500W to 1000W (depending on the specific model)