Dell PowerEdge T30 Owner's Manual

Configuring TPM Bitlocker key

1. To access the Trusted Platform Module Management on Local Computer, in the Run window, type tpm.msc and click OK.
2. In the Trusted Platform Module Management on Local Computer window, ensure that the Specification Version: 2.0 in the TPM Manufacturer Information section.
3. In the Actions pane, click Prepare the TPM.
   The Manage the TPM security hardware opens. Wait till the TPM is ready message appears.
4. From the Windows Control Panel open Bitlocker Drive Encryption.
5. In the Bitlocker Drive Encryption window, select Save to a file or Print the recovery key and click next.
6. After the process is complete, shut down the system.
7. Install the new system board that has TPM1.2 (FW_5.81.0.0).
8. Boot to the operating system.
9. From the Windows Control Panel open the Bitlocker Drive Encryption.
10. To start the encryption on the BitLocker Drive Encryption page, click Turn On BitLocker on the volume that the operating system is installed on.

    NOTE: If the TPM is not initialized, you see the Initialize TPM Security Hardware wizard. Follow the instruction on the screen to initialize the TPM and restart your system.

    NOTE: After the encryption is completed, you will need to provide the Bitlocker key every time the system starts up.

11. To check the TPM status, access the Trusted Platform Module Management on Local Computer, in the Run window, type tpm.msc and click OK.
12. In the Bitlocker Drive Encryption window ensure that Bitlocker is active.
13. In the Actions pane, click on Prepare the TPM.
    The Manage the TPM security hardware opens. Wait till the TPM is ready message appears.
14. Close the Manage the TPM security hardware window.
    The status section now indicates that the TPM is ready for use.