54 Using the System Setup ProgramTPM Security(Off default)Sets the reporting of the Trusted Platform Module(TPM) in the system.NOTE: The TPM is a microchip that is integrated into thesystem board, and it can be used by both operating systemsand programs. It is capable of creating, storing, andprotecting cryptographic keys. See support.dell.com foradditional TPM documentation.When set to Off (default), presence of the TPM is notreported to the operating system.When set to On with Pre-boot Measurements, thesystem reports the TPM to the operating system andstores the pre-boot measurements (compliant withTrusted Computing Group standards) to the TPM duringPOST.When set to On without Pre-boot Measurements, thesystem reports the TPM to the operating system andbypasses pre-boot measurements.TPM Activation Changes the operational state of the TPM.When set to Activate, the TPM is enabled and activatedat default settings.When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled anddeactivated.The No Change state initiates no action. The operationalstate of the TPM remains unchanged (all user settings forthe TPM are preserved).NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is set toOff.Table 2-8. System Security Screen Options (continued)Option Description
