Dell PowerEdge R720 Technical Guide - Page 17

Power-off security, Intrusion alert, Secure mode - bios settings

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Security feature TPM Power-off security Intrusion alert Secure mode Description The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate/store keys, protect/authenticate passwords, and create/store digital certificates. It also supports the Intel Xeon TXT functionality. TPM can also be used to enable the BitLocker™ hard drive encryption feature in Windows Server® 2008. TPM 1.2 is supported. No TPM version is available for China or Russia. BIOS has the ability to disable the power button function. An internal switch is used to detect chassis intrusion. BIOS has the ability to enter a secure boot mode through system setup. This mode includes the option to lock out the power and NMI switches on the control panel or set up a system password. 17 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide

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PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide
Security feature
Description
TPM
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate/store keys,
protect/authenticate passwords, and create/store digital certificates. It also
supports the Intel Xeon TXT functionality. TPM can also be used to enable the
BitLockerâ„¢ hard drive encryption feature in Windows Server
®
2008. TPM 1.2 is
supported. No TPM version is available for China or Russia.
Power-off security
BIOS has the ability to disable the power button function.
Intrusion alert
An internal switch is used to detect chassis intrusion.
Secure mode
BIOS has the ability to enter a secure boot mode through system setup. This
mode includes the option to lock out the power and NMI switches on the
control panel or set up a system password.