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Enabling the tpm feature, Security management software, Activating the security management software – Dell Latitude XT (Late 2007) User Manual

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Securing Your Tablet-PC

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Enabling the TPM Feature

1 Enable the TPM software:

a

Restart the Tablet-PC and press during the Power On Self Test

to enter the system setup program.

b

Select SecurityTPM Security and press .

c

Under TPM Security, select On.

d

Press to exit the setup program.

e

If prompted, click Save/Exit.

2 Activate the TPM setup program:

a

Restart the Tablet-PC and press during the Power On Self Test

to enter the system setup program.

b

Select SecurityTPM Activation and press .

c

Under TPM Activation, select Activate and press .

NOTE:

You only need to activate the program once.

d

Once the process is complete, the Tablet-PC either restarts

automatically or prompts you to restart your Tablet-PC.

Security Management Software

The security management software is designed to use four different features

to help you secure your Tablet-PC:

• Log-in management
• Pre-boot authentication (using a biometric reader, smart card, or password)
• Encryption
• Private information management

Activating the Security Management Software

NOTE:

You must first enable the TPM in order for the security management

software to have full functionality.

1 Enable the TPM feature (see "Enabling the TPM Feature" on page 116).
2 Load the security management software:

a

Turn on (or restart) your Tablet-PC.

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