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For additional helpful information, please refer to our Knowledge Base. View article.Dell TPM 1.2 Update Utility
Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This utility will update the system TPM 1.2 firmware to the new revision. If this utility is run on a system with a TPM 2.0 it can switch the TPM mode to TPM 1.2. Note: Switching the TPM mode may have OS implications.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Initial Release.
Read MoreVersion
5.81.0.0, 5.81.0.0
Release date
12 Jan 2016
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Security
Importance
OptionalDell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats
File Format: CPG BIOS Executable for Windows/DOS
File Name: DellTpm1.2_Fw5.81.0.0.exe
File Size: 561.4 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. The Universal (Windows/MS DOS) format can be used to install from any Windows or MS DOS environment.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
0388977d06eb7f7cdb820ec952b30d52
SHA1:
236b9b93a2b74142d3020f3db1e921713e298900
SHA-256:
523abc57585724c1923172269dac3872bfbfa6275e18a6a61e4b64def4efbfe8
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft MS-DOS
Windows 7, 32-bit
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8, 32-bit
Windows 8, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 32-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows 10, 32-bit
Windows 10, 64-bit
Applies to
Dell TPM Firmware Update
Installation instructions
Installation instructions
Dell TPM Update Utility for Windows/DOS
Download
1. Click "Download File", to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Clear the TPM (See Notes 2, 3 and 4)
1. Before running the TPM update utility, clear the TPM Owner.
Disable TPM Auto Provisioning in Windows (See Note 4)
1. Boot to Windows
2. Launch the PowerShell Command window in Administrator mode
3. At the Powershell command prompt, execute the command:
> Disable-TpmAutoProvisioning
4. Confirm the following results:
- AutoProvisioning : Disabled
5. Reboot the system, to BIOS Setup by pressing F2.
6. Navigate to "Security > TPM 1.2/2.0 Security".
7. Click the "Clear" checkbox and select "Yes" at the prompt to clear the TPM settings. (You can skip it if the item is grayed out)
8. Click "Exit" to save changes.
9. Reboot system to Windows.
10. Confirm the TPM is not owned. The TPM should no longer be automatically provisioned by Windows.
11. When the TPM update is finished, launch the PowerShell command in Administrator mode to re-enable the auto provisioning.
> Enable-TpmAutoProvisioning
12. Confirm the following results:
- AutoProvisioning : Enabled
Run the TPM update utility from Windows environment
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Windows System will auto restart and update the TPM during the system startup.
3. When the TPM update is finished, the system will auto reboot to take effect.
Run the TPM update utility from DOS environment, if Legacy Boot mode (Non-Windows users)
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Power on the system, then Press F12 key and Select "USB Storage Device" and Boot to DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
4. DOS system will auto restart and update the TPM during the system startup.
5. When the TPM update is finished, the system will auto reboot to take effect.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment if UEFI Boot Mode (Non-Windows users)
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Power on the system, then go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to "General > Boot Sequence > Boot List Option".
3. Change "UEFI" to "Legacy" of Boot List Option.
4. Click "Apply", "Exit" to save changes and reboot system.
5. Press F12, then Select "USB Storage Device" and Boot to DOS prompt.
6. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
7. When the TPM update is finished, the system will auto reboot to take effect.
8. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to "General > Boot Sequence > Boot List Option".
9. Change "Legacy" to "UEFI" Boot Option.
10. Click "Apply", "Exit" to save changes and reboot system.
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Note 1: You will need to provide a bootable DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Note 2: If BitLocker is enabled on your system, please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating TPM on a BitLocker enabled system.
Note 3: The TPM must be ON and Enabled in BIOS Setup, and the TPM must not be owned. If the TPM is owned, go to BIOS Setup and clear the TPM before proceeding. You may need to run TPM.msc to re-initial the TPM under Windows OS.
Note 4: When the TPM ownership is cleared, some operating system will automatically take ownership of the TPM on the next boot (TPM AutoProvisioning). This feature will need to be disabled in the OS to proceed with the update.
Dell TPM Update Utility for Windows/DOS
Download
1. Click "Download File", to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Clear the TPM (See Notes 2, 3 and 4)
1. Before running the TPM update utility, clear the TPM Owner.
Disable TPM Auto Provisioning in Windows (See Note 4)
1. Boot to Windows
2. Launch the PowerShell Command window in Administrator mode
3. At the Powershell command prompt, execute the command:
> Disable-TpmAutoProvisioning
4. Confirm the following results:
- AutoProvisioning : Disabled
5. Reboot the system, to BIOS Setup by pressing F2.
6. Navigate to "Security > TPM 1.2/2.0 Security".
7. Click the "Clear" checkbox and select "Yes" at the prompt to clear the TPM settings. (You can skip it if the item is grayed out)
8. Click "Exit" to save changes.
9. Reboot system to Windows.
10. Confirm the TPM is not owned. The TPM should no longer be automatically provisioned by Windows.
11. When the TPM update is finished, launch the PowerShell command in Administrator mode to re-enable the auto provisioning.
> Enable-TpmAutoProvisioning
12. Confirm the following results:
- AutoProvisioning : Enabled
Run the TPM update utility from Windows environment
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Windows System will auto restart and update the TPM during the system startup.
3. When the TPM update is finished, the system will auto reboot to take effect.
Run the TPM update utility from DOS environment, if Legacy Boot mode (Non-Windows users)
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Power on the system, then Press F12 key and Select "USB Storage Device" and Boot to DOS prompt.
3. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
4. DOS system will auto restart and update the TPM during the system startup.
5. When the TPM update is finished, the system will auto reboot to take effect.
Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment if UEFI Boot Mode (Non-Windows users)
1. Copy the downloaded file to a bootable DOS USB key.
2. Power on the system, then go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to "General > Boot Sequence > Boot List Option".
3. Change "UEFI" to "Legacy" of Boot List Option.
4. Click "Apply", "Exit" to save changes and reboot system.
5. Press F12, then Select "USB Storage Device" and Boot to DOS prompt.
6. Run the file by typing copied file name where the executable is located.
7. When the TPM update is finished, the system will auto reboot to take effect.
8. Go to BIOS Setup by pressing F2 and go to "General > Boot Sequence > Boot List Option".
9. Change "Legacy" to "UEFI" Boot Option.
10. Click "Apply", "Exit" to save changes and reboot system.
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Note 1: You will need to provide a bootable DOS USB key. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.
Note 2: If BitLocker is enabled on your system, please make sure you suspend BitLocker encryption before updating TPM on a BitLocker enabled system.
Note 3: The TPM must be ON and Enabled in BIOS Setup, and the TPM must not be owned. If the TPM is owned, go to BIOS Setup and clear the TPM before proceeding. You may need to run TPM.msc to re-initial the TPM under Windows OS.
Note 4: When the TPM ownership is cleared, some operating system will automatically take ownership of the TPM on the next boot (TPM AutoProvisioning). This feature will need to be disabled in the OS to proceed with the update.
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