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Tablet at IKEA - A configuration change was requested to clear this computer's TPM (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 week ago by user224@lemmy.sdf.org to c/pbsod@lemmy.ohaa.xyz

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 ^    American
^ ^   Megatrends

Version 2.17.1255. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
**** UTC-5XXF BIOS H1.11 (03/09/2018) ****
Press <DEL> or <ESC> to enter setup.

BIOS Date: 02/22/2018 13:43:17 Ver: 5.0.1.1
Processor Type: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6300U CPU @ 2.40GHz
Processor Speed: 2300 MHz
Total Memory: 8192MB (DDR3 1600)

USB Devices total: 0 KBDs, 1 MICE, 0 MASS, 1 HUBs

Detected ATA/ATAPI Devices...
SATA PORT2: LITEON K8-L1256, S.M.A.R.T Supported

A configuration change was requested to Clear this computer's TPM (Trusted Platf
orm Module)
WARNING: Clearing erases information stored on the TPM. You will loose all create
d keys and to Clear the TPM crypted by these keys.
Press ESC to reject this change request and continue

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[–] Natanael 3 points 6 days ago

That's sometimes done to reset disk encryption configurations (Bitlocker) tied to secure boot when automatic unlock is glitching

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

It's been a long time since I saw an American megatrends bios screen. I had no idea they still existed.

[–] FQQD@lemmy.ohaa.xyz 5 points 6 days ago

As far as I know a big portion of BIOSs are still made by American Megatrends, but with custom skins by the vendors

[–] davidgro@lemmy.world 23 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Reminds me of

'Keyboard not found
Press F1 to Resume'

(Back in the PS/2 days a keyboard wouldn't work if not connected at boot, so F1 could never be typed there)

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I think the "Press F1 to Resume" was for the unlikely scenario where the BIOS did not detect a keyboard, despite one being connected before boot. So if you knew for a fact that your keyboard was connected and working, you could press F1 to continue with the boot process.

[–] davidgro@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

That does make sense. But like you say it wouldn't have been common, especially compared to the keyboard being unplugged or not-enough-plugged-to-work

Before USB, I never saw it happen that I was able to press F1 (or other keys asked by other BIOSs).

[–] InevitableWaffles@midwest.social 6 points 6 days ago

Those of the USB lifestyle will never know such horrors. Lol