Samsung Notebook computer User Manual

64Chapter 3.Using the computerTPM security solution (Optional)Protect the user’s personal information by saving userauthentication data on a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chipinstalled in the computer.Images and features may differ depending on the model•and the application version.Refer to the security solution help for more information.•This function is only supported for models with TPM•(security chip).Configuring the security solutionTo use the TPM security solution, initialize the TPM chip in theBIOS Setup, initialize the TPM solution, and then register a user.To use the TPM function, complete the following steps.Step 1: Initializing the TPM chipWhen using the TPM solution for the first time or registering a useragain, initialize the TPM chip.Initializing the TPM chip deletes all authentication data on•the chip.If the TPM chip is initialized after the security solution is•configured, decrypting any existing folders or files thathave been encrypted by the security solution may not bepossible.Failure to do so may lead to inaccessibility to the folder andfiles after initialization.1 Turn on the computer.2 Before the Samsung logo (Samsung ATIV) appears, press theF2 key several times.3 Access the Security menu.4 Select TPM Configuration.5 Set TPM Device to Enabled or On.