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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)
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    2.2 Pre-Installation Steps

    To prepare for the ETS installation process the following considerations must be addressed:

    1. The computer where this software is being installed must meet the software requirements.
    2. The TPM software Drivers must be installed.  Installing TPM Drivers
    3. The TPM must be enabled and activated thru the BIOS.  Enabling TPM