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Utilities
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
This section only applies to systems with TPM.
Your TOSHIBA computer includes the TPM (Trusted Platform
Module), which is a security encryption device for your system’s
internal storage drive. TPM is already included on your system, but
needs to be installed and enabled using the following procedures.
To install TPM:
1 Launch the “TOSHIBA Application Installer” and install
Infineon Trusted Platform Module Utility
2 Follow the onscreen instruction.
3 Restart the computer.
4 Follow the onscreen instruction.
For further information on how to set up and use this utility, refer to
the Infineon TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide.
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
(Available on certain models.)
The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the
keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting
up.
The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used for user
logon. The user’s fingerprint is read; if the system recognizes the
fingerprint, the user is automatically logged on.
Fingerprint utility limitations
TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology
will be completely secure or error-free. TOSHIBA does not
guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out
unauthorized users at all times. TOSHIBA is not liable for any
failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint
software or utility.
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
To access the Fingerprint Authentication Utility, Click the Start
button and, in the Search field, type Fingerprint Utility. For
information on enrolling fingerprints and using the utility please
refer to your online help file.
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