Samsung NP-X360 - TPM (Trusted Platform Module, Optional); Before Starting TPM

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TPM (Trusted Platform Module, Optional)
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a powerful hardware-based security solution that protects important authentication
information such as user passwords from malicious users. If TPM is used with the TPM program, it protects your
personal information such as e-mails as well as protecting your system from unauthorized access attempts by
malicious users.
Before You Start!
The program versions described in this manual are subject to change and the screen images and terms in this manual may differ
from actual ones.
Before Starting TPM
You can use the following TPM functions.
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File Encryption Function: Using this function, you can protect your les and folders by encrypting them.
(The EFS function: Encrypt File System).
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Personal Secure Drive Function: Using this function, you can create a virtual, secure drive so as to safely use
important les and folders. (The PSD function: Personal Secure Drive).
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Initializing and Reconguring the TPM Chip: Using this function, you can initialize and recongure the
authentication information saved on the TPM chip.
To use the TPM program, you have to rst complete the following steps.
1
Initializing the Security Platform
Congure the TPM program password, whether to use automatic backup, and the backup location.
2
Registering a Security Platform User
Select the TPM user password and functions to be used and create an encrypted certicate for the TPM user.
For more detailed procedures on using the TPM program, refer to program Help.