Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R Manual - Page 16

4. Configuring the GIGABYTE Ultra TPM Utility GIGABYTE's unique Ultra TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced TPM hardware-based encryption. With the easy-to-use Ultra TPM user interface, users can store/back up their digital signature keys on a USB flash drive or in the system BIOS. The key(s) will be erased from the computer after being stored on a USB flash drive (or in the system BIOS), preventing unauthorized access to the computer. By simply plugging or unplugging the USB flash drive, users are able to access their PSD files without the hassles of complicated configurations. In addition, Ultra TPM's key backup function allows users to still have a way to access their data in case the keys are lost. • After creating the password(s) and key(s) associated the TPM, be sure to store them in a secure location and back them up. Loss of the password(s) or the key(s) will render the files encrypted via the TPM unable to be cracked or read. • Though the TPM delivers the latest data security technology, it does not guarantee data integrity or give hardware protection. GIGABYTE is not liable for loss of encrypted data as a result of hardware damage. 4.1. Instructions for Using Ultra TPM Before launching the Ultra TPM utility, make sure the TPM chip has been initialized and you have encrypted the files you want. (You have to at least set up a Personal Secure Drive (PSD). Refer to 3. Initializing the TPM Chip to see how to set up a PSD.) A. Initialize... Step 1: After installing the Ultra TPM utility, the Ultra TPM icon will appear in your system tray. To create a Portable User Key, right-click on the icon and select Initialize. Step 2: When the Initialize Ultra TPM dialog box appears, select a USB flash drive and click the Enable Backup to BIOS check box, or select at least two USB flash drives. Click OK to continue. When more than one user stores their keys in the BIOS, the latter key will overwrite the former key. - 16 -