2.1 Software Requirements
Supported Platforms
All Trusted Platform systems including, but not limited to:
- ETS will work with Dell PCs with TPM Security Chip
- ETS will work with Dell Laptops with TPM Security Chip
- Preboot Authentication will work with the following: Dell Latitude D420, D620 and D820 with TPM Security Chip and optional biometric Sensor
Supported TPM Security Chips
All TPMs conforming to the following specifications:
- TCG specification version 1.1b
- TCG specification version 1.2
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows 2000 (with SP4)
- Windows XP Pro (with SP2)
Supported Biometric Devices
UPEK Swipe sensor included with these platforms (either built in or external)
2.2 Pre-Installation Steps
To prepare for the ETS installation process the following considerations must be addressed:
- The computer where this software is being installed must meet the software requirements.
- The TPM software Drivers must be installed. Installing TPM Drivers
- The TPM must be enabled and activated thru the BIOS. Enabling TPM
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