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Enable TPM/TCM

The server supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Version 1.2 or Version 2.0

Note
For customers in Chinese Mainland, integrated TPM is not supported. However, customers in Chinese Mainland can install a Trusted Cryptographic Module (TCM) adapter or a NationZ TPM adapter (sometimes called a daughter card). Customers in Chinese Mainland should download Lenovo Business Vantage to enable TCM. For more information, see Downloading Lenovo Business Vantage and Lenovo Business Vantage readme.
Note
If the TPM device is disabled in UEFI and a TPM device detection warning messages appears during VMware installation, refer to TIP TT3426 for more information.
When a system board is replaced, you must make sure that the TPM/TCM policy is set correctly.
CAUTION
Take special care when setting the TPM/TCM policy. If it is not set correctly, the system board can become unusable.
  • Set the TPM policy
    By default, a replacement system board is shipped with the TPM policy set to undefined. You must modify this setting to match the setting that was in place for the system board that is being replaced.
  • Assert Physical Presence
    Before you can assert Physical Presence, the Physical Presence Policy must be enabled. By default, the Physical Presence Policy is enabled with a timeout of 30 minutes.
  • Set the TPM version
    To be able to set the TPM version, Physical Presence must be asserted.