Toshiba Tecra M9 PTM90C-TG009C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 157

Diagnostic Mode, Clear TPM Owner

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HW Setup & BIOS Setup Clear TPM Owner This setting is used to erase the data stored as part of the Trusted Platform Module, as would be required, for example, when disposing of the computer or when the owner of the computer changes. Once this operation is carried out, the Trusted Platform Module configuration settings are erased such that any encrypted data can no longer be decrypted and the files can no longer be read. In view of this you must ensure that you backup or delete the data as necessary before carrying out this operation. The procedure to follow is as detailed below: 1. Move the cursor to the Clear TPM Owner setting and press either the Space key or BACK SPACE key. 2. A message is displayed at which you should press the Y, E, S, and ENTER keys in sequence - the Trusted Platform Module information will then be erased. 3. The Trusted Platform Module setting will then change from being Enable to Disabled and the setting no longer displayed. When using TPM, please refer to the Infineon TPM Installation Guide from the C:\TOSAPINS\Infineon TPM Installation Guide and ensure that the user reads as it contains usage information and notes on using TPM security. Diagnostic Mode Allows you to set whether the BIOS diagnostic test is enabled or disabled. Disabled The diagnostic test is disabled (Default). Enabled The diagnostic test is enabled. User's Manual 7-12

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User’s Manual
7-12
HW Setup & BIOS Setup
Clear TPM Owner
This setting is used to erase the data stored as part of the Trusted Platform
Module, as would be required, for example, when disposing of the
computer or when the owner of the computer changes. Once this operation
is carried out, the Trusted Platform Module configuration settings are
erased such that any encrypted data can no longer be decrypted and the
files can no longer be read. In view of this you must ensure that you backup
or delete the data as necessary before carrying out this operation.
The procedure to follow is as detailed below:
1.
Move the cursor to the
Clear TPM Owner
setting and press either the
Space
key or
BACK SPACE
key.
2.
A message is displayed at which you should press the
Y
,
E
,
S
, and
ENTER
keys in sequence - the Trusted Platform Module information will
then be erased.
3.
The Trusted Platform Module setting will then change from being
Enable
to
Disabled
and the setting no longer displayed.
Diagnostic Mode
Allows you to set whether the BIOS diagnostic test is enabled or disabled.
When using TPM, please refer to the
Infineon TPM Installation Guide
from the
C:\TOSAPINS\Infineon TPM Installation Guide
and
ensure that the user reads as it contains usage information and notes on
using TPM security.
Disabled
The diagnostic test is disabled (Default).
Enabled
The diagnostic test is enabled.