Intel BOXD955XCSLKR Product Specification - Page 42

Trusted Platform Module Optional

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Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification 1.14.2.10 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED The +5 V standby power indicator LED shows that power is still present even when the computer appears to be off. Figure 15 shows the location of the standby power indicator LED. CAUTION If AC power has been switched off and the standby power indicator is still lit, disconnect the power cord before installing or removing any devices connected to the board. Failure to do so could damage the board and any attached devices. CR8F1 OM18046 Figure 15. Location of the Standby Power Indicator LED 1.15 Trusted Platform Module (Optional) The optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a component on the desktop board that is specifically designed to enhance platform security above-and-beyond the capabilities of today's software by providing a protected space for key operations and other security critical tasks. Using both hardware and software, the TPM protects encryption and signature keys at their most vulnerable stages-operations when the keys are being used unencrypted in plain-text form. The TPM is specifically designed to shield unencrypted keys and platform authentication information from software-based attacks. For information about TPM Refer to http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/cs/ 42

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Intel Desktop Board D955XCS Technical Product Specification
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1.14.2.10
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED
The +5 V standby power indicator LED shows that power is still present even when the computer
appears to be off.
Figure 15 shows the location of the standby power indicator LED.
CAUTION
If AC power has been switched off and the standby power indicator is still lit, disconnect the power
cord before installing or removing any devices connected to the board.
Failure to do so could
damage the board and any attached devices.
OM18046
CR8F1
Figure 15.
Location of the Standby Power Indicator LED
1.15 Trusted Platform Module (Optional)
The optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a component on the desktop board that is
specifically designed to enhance platform security above-and-beyond the capabilities of today’s
software by providing a protected space for key operations and other security critical tasks.
Using
both hardware and software, the TPM protects encryption and signature keys at their most
vulnerable stages—operations when the keys are being used unencrypted in plain-text form.
The
TPM is specifically designed to shield unencrypted keys and platform authentication information
from software-based attacks.
For information about
Refer to
TPM