Restoring the Service Tag by using the Easy Restore featureThe Easy Restore feature enables you to restore your system’s Service Tag, license, UEFI configuration,and the system configuration data after replacing the system board. All data is automatically backed up ina backup flash device. If BIOS detects a new system board and the Service Tag in the backup flash device,BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.1. Turn on the system.If BIOS detects a new system board, and if the Service Tag is present in the backup flash device, BIOSdisplays the Service Tag, the status of the license, and the UEFI Diagnostics version.2. Perform one of the following steps:• Press Y to restore the Service Tag, license, and diagnostics information.• Press N to navigate to the Dell Lifecycle Controller based restore options.• Press F10 to restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile.After the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data.3. Perform one of the following steps:• Press Y to restore the system configuration data.• Press N to use the default configuration settings.After the restore process is complete, the system restarts.Entering the system service tag by using System SetupIf Easy Restore fails to restore the service tag, use System Setup to enter the service tag.1. Turn on the system.2. Press F2 to enter System Setup.3. Click Service Tag Settings.4. Enter the service tag.NOTE: You can enter the service tag only when the service tag field is empty. Ensure that youenter the correct service tag. After the service tag is entered, it cannot be updated or changed.5. Click Ok.6. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license.For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, at Dell.com/idracmanuals.Trusted Platform ModuleThe Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate or store keys, protect or authenticate passwords,and create or store digital certificates. TPM can also be used to enable the BitLocker hard driveencryption feature on a Windows Server.CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) from the system board.Once the TPM is installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board. Anyattempt to remove an installed TPM breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on another system board.NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must beperformed only by Dell certified service technicians.113
