Enable Trusted Platform Module

The Trusted Platform Module needs to be enabled to switch on the main functionality. Only after this, the Security Platform can be initialized and further initial configuration operations can be performed. The procedure to enable the Trusted Platform Module depends on Trusted Platform Module version, Security Platform hardware and BIOS.

On Trusted Platform Module 1.2 systems which support the Physical Presence Interface (PPI) this interface is used to enable the Trusted Platform Module. Depending on hardware and BIOS this can either be done without user interaction, or you need to perform some additional steps.

On all other systems you need to restart and enter the system BIOS.
A description how to do this is available here:

In any case the wizard automatically detects how the Trusted Platform Module on your system can be enabled and guides you accordingly.

The following table shows how to enable the Trusted Platform Module on different Security Platform types.

Security Platform Type	Button	Explanation
Trusted Platform Module 1.2 PPI requires restart	Restart	The system is restarted. At restart please follow the instructions in the boot screen to enable the Trusted Platform Module.
Trusted Platform Module 1.2 PPI requires shutdown	Shut Down	The system is shut down and needs to be started again manually. At system start please follow the instructions in the boot screen to enable the Trusted Platform Module.
Trusted Platform Module 1.2 PPI does not require restart or shutdown	Enable	The Physical Presence Interface is used to enable the Trusted Platform Module. No system restart or shutdown is required. Depending on your system, you may have to perform some additional steps to enable the Trusted Platform Module. Please find more information in your system manual.
All other types (e.g. Trusted Platform Module 1.1 and/or PPI not supported)	Restart	The system is restarted and the Trusted Platform Module must be enabled in the System BIOS.

Note regarding system restart and shutdown: All open applications are closed without further indication. To prevent from loss of data, all applications should be closed before the system is restarted.

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