data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash device automatically. If BIOS
detects a new system board and the service tag in the backup flash device, BIOS prompts the user to
restore the backup information.
1.
Turn on the system.
If BIOS detects a new system board, and if the service tag is present in the backup flash device, BIOS
displays the service tag, the status of the license, and the UEFI Diagnostics version.
2.
Do one of the following:
•
Press Y to restore the service tag, license, and diagnostics information.
•
Press N to navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options.
•
Press <F10> to restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile.
After the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration data.
3.
Do one of the following:
•
Press Y to restore the system configuration data.
•
Press N to use the default configuration settings.
After the restore process is complete, the system reboots.
Trusted Platform Module
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate/store keys, protect/authenticate passwords, and
create/store digital certificates. TPM can also be used to enable the BitLocker hard drive encryption
feature in Windows Server.
Installing the Trusted Platform Module
Prerequisites
Ensure that you read the
CAUTION: Do not remove an installed Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Any attempt to remove an
installed TPM from the system board may damage the TPM.
Steps
1.
Align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
2.
Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic bolt aligns with the slot on the system
board.
3.
Press the plastic bolt until the bolt snaps into place.
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instructions.