Dell Business Client E-Family Re-Image “How-To” - Manual (Page 12)

E-Family Reimage “How-To” Guide
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TPM Security:
These options enable and configure the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). If TPM is to be
deployed, TPM must be enabled in the BIOS Setup program
o Security  TPM Security
• TPM Security:
• Disabled (Default): The BIOS will not turn on the TPM during
POST. The TPM will be non-functional and invisible to the Operating
System
• Enabled: The BIOS will turn the TPM during POST so that it can be
used by the Operating System
• Deactivate (Default) = The TPM will be deactivated
• Activate = The TPM will be enabled and activated
• Clear = The BIOS clears the information stored in the TPM