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1.15  Trusted Platform Module (Optional) 
The optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a component on the desktop board that is 
specifically designed to enhance platform security above-and-beyond the capabilities of today’s 
software by providing a protected space for key operations and other security critical tasks.  Using 
both hardware and software, the TPM protects encryption and signature keys at their most 
vulnerable stages—operations when the keys are being used unencrypted in plain-text form.  The 
TPM is specifically designed to shield unencrypted keys and platform authentication information 
from software-based attacks. 
 
For information about   Refer to 
TPM  http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/bk/