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Trusted platform module (tpm) (on selected models) – Asus W90V User Manual

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Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models)

The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the system board that will

hold computer-generated keys for encryption. It is a hardware-based solution that an help avoid

attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data. The TPM pro-

vides the ability to the PC or notebook to run applications more secure and to make transactions and

communication more trustworthy.
The security features provided by the TPM are internally supported by the following cryptographic

capabilities of each TPM: hashing, random number generation, asymmetric key generation, and asym-

metric encryption/decryption. Each individual TPM on each individual computer system has a unique

signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that further enhances its trust/security

effectiveness. Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device.
TPM Applications

TPM is useful for any customer that is interested in providing an addition layer of security to the

computer system. The TPM, when bundled with an optional security software package, can provide

overall system security, file protection capabilities and protect against email/privacy concerns. TPM

helps provide security that can be stronger than that contained in the system BIOS, operating system,

or any non-TPM application.

IMPORTANT! Use your TPM applica-

tion’s “Restore” or “Migration” function

to backup your TPM security data.

The TPM is disabled by default. Use BIOS setup to enable it.

Enabling TPM Security

Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup).

On Security page, set TPM Security to [Enabled]

Clearing TPM Secured Data

When Supervisor Password is installed, TPM

Security Clear will appear. Use this item to clear

all data secured by TPM. (You have to restart the

Notebook PC after setting the password to see the

security clear option.)

IMPORTANT! Remember to routinely

backup your TPM secured data.

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