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HP Trusted Platform Module option
Use these instructions to install and enable a TPM on a supported server. This procedure includes three
sections:
1. Installing the Trusted Platform Module board (on page 35).
2. Retaining the recovery key/password (on page 37).
3. Enabling the Trusted Platform Module (on page 37).
TPM installation requires the use of drive encryption technology, such as the Microsoft® Windows®
BitLocker™ Drive Encryption feature. For more information on BitLocker™, see the
Microsoft website
(
http://www.microsoft.com).
CAUTION: Always observe the guidelines in this document. Failure to follow these guidelines
can cause hardware damage or halt data access.
When installing or replacing a TPM, observe the following guidelines:
• Do not remove an installed TPM. Once installed, the TPM becomes a permanent part of the system
board.
• When installing or replacing hardware, HP service providers cannot enable the TPM or the
encryption technology. For security reasons, only the customer can enable these features.
• When returning a system board for service replacement, do not remove the TPM from the system
board. When requested, HP Service provides a TPM with the spare system board.
• Any attempt to remove an installed TPM from the system board breaks or disfigures the TPM security
rivet. Upon locating a broken or disfigured rivet on an installed TPM, administrators should consider
the system compromised and take appropriate measures to ensure the integrity of the system data.
• When using BitLocker™, always retain the recovery key/password. The recovery key/password is
required to enter Recovery Mode after BitLocker™ detects a possible compromise of system integrity.
HP is not liable for blocked data access caused by improper TPM use. For operating • instructions, see
the encryption technology feature documentation provided by the operating system.
Installing the Trusted Platform Module board
s of the power supply
and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the
equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power
On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portion
surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot
1. Power down the server (on page 7).
2. For ML110 G6 servers, extend the server from the rack.
3.
he tower bezel (ML150 G6 servers)" on page 8).
4. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
For ML150 G6 servers, do one of the following:
o Unlock and remove the bezel ("Remove t
o Extend the server from the rack.
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