Acer Veriton Z291G Service Guide - Page 29

Field Description Value TCG/TPM Support This field is only visible when a TPM controller/module is installed. Yes Enable this field to enable BIOS TPM/TCG support and allow the No system to administer the TPM security hardware in your computer. Execute TPM Command * Select whether to allow or block execution of TPM commands. Don't Change Enabled Disabled Clearing the TPM * Press Enter to cancel the TPM ownership and reset it to factory defaults. TPM Status * Displays the TPM status. Enabled Disabled TPM Owner Status * Displays the TPM ownership status. When the TPM is cleared, this field set to Unowned. Owned Unowned Notes: For TPM-related fields • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management is feature set in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 used to administer the TPM security hardware in your computer. • A TPM is a microchip designed to provide basic security-related functions. TPM secures identity management data in an encrypted form and validate it by special hardware and software. This keeps sensitive date safe. • * These fields are only visible when a TPM controller/module is installed and the TCG/TPM Support field is set to Yes. Note the following before you define a system password: • The maximum length of password contains 8 alphanumeric characters. The following keys are valid: - A-Z, a-z (case-insensitive) - 0-9 Special keypad characters: 0-9 When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Do not forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your computer to your dealer to reset it. To set a system password: NOTE You need to set a supervisor password first before setting the user password. 1. Select Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password, then press Enter. The password box appears. 2. Type a password then press Enter. IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. Only shaded blocks representing each typed character are visible. 3. Retype the password to verify the first entry, then press Enter. You will be prompted to save the new password. 4. Press Enter. 5. Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 21