Supermicro TPM9670 User manual

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AOM-TPM-9670H
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USER’S MANUAL
1.2

Manual Revision 1.2
Release Date: May 12, 2021
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Preface
About This User's Guide
This user's guide is written for system integrators, IT professionals, and knowledge-
able end users who wish to add additional data security levels to their systems to
protect highly sensitive applications. It provides detailed information on conguring,
provisioning, and using the trusted platform module (TPM).
User's Guide Organization
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the trusted platform module (TPM), including
its features and uses.
Chapter 2 provides detailed instructions on installing, provisioning, and using the
TPM.
Conventions Used in This User's Guide
Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper TPM conguration.
Warning: Important information given to avoid TPM conguration errors.
Note: Additional information given to ensure correct TPM conguration
setup.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface........................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1 Introduction..............................................................................1-1
1.1 Overview of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ........................................... 1-1
1.2 Supermicro TPM Features .............................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Motherboards Supported for TPM .................................................................. 1-3
1.4 Intel®TXT ........................................................................................................ 1-3
1.5 An Important Note to the User........................................................................ 1-3
Chapter 2 Deploying and Using the TPM ............................................... 2-1
2.1 Installing the TPM Onto the Motherboard....................................................... 2-1
2.2 Enabling the TPM via the BIOS and Intel®Provision Utility ........................... 2-2

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM9670) is a special add-on module that may be
installed onto Supermicro X11 Dual Processor boards, and single Processor boards
with socket 3647 only.
A. Types of TPMs
Note: TPM module must be provisioned in order to use Intel®TXT. Please
contact Supermicro Technical Support to get more details about the Intel
tool.
The TPM-9670 series uses TCG (Trusted Computing Group) version 2.0 rmware.
The following SKUs are available:
• AOM-TPM-9670V, a vertical TPM module
• AOM-TPM-9670H, a horizontal TPM module
Horizontal vs. Vertical: Generally, whether you should use a TPM with a horizontal
or vertical form factor depends on the physical space available. Horizontal TPMs
are used in 1U chassis. Vertical TPMs are used in 2U or taller chassis heights; they
are also designed with a smaller footprint to occupy less space on the motherboard.
Server vs. Client: To use the TXT function, each TPM has been provisioned as a
server model or client model. Be sure to use the appropriate TPM for your needs.
The server TPM is designed to run with Intel socket P (LGA 3647). The client TPM
is designed to run on Intel with socket P (LGA 3647) as well.

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1.2 Supermicro TPM Features
1. TCG 2.0 compliance
2. SPI interface
3. Microcontroller in 0.22/0.09-µm CMOS technology
4. Compliant embedded software
5. EEPROM for TCG rmware enhancements and for user data and keys
6. Hardware accelerator for SHA-1 and SHA-256 hash algorithm
7. True Random Number Generator (TRNG)
8. Tick counter with tamper detection
9. Protection against dictionary attack
10. Inneon's TPM 2.0 is Common Criteria certied at Evaluation Assurance
Level (EAL) 4 Moderate
11. General-purpose I/O
12. Intel®Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) support
13. AMD®Secure Virtual Machine Architecture support
14. Full personalization with Endorsement Key (EK) and EK certicate
15. Power-saving sleep mode
16. 3.3V power supply
17. WHQL dual-mode 1.1b + 1.2 TPM Windows Kernel Mode Driver

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1.3 Motherboards Supported for TPM
Please refer to the Supermicro website (http://www.supermicro.com/) for a com-
plete and most up-to-date list of the motherboards that can support the TPM. As a
general rule, these are most X9 motherboards, all X10 motherboards, and some
AMD motherboards. Such motherboards will have a specially designated JTPM1
connector, which will be listed in the respective motherboard's manual.
1.4 Intel®TXT
The Intel TXT is a software tool that may be used in conjunction with the TPM to
provide additional security for pre-launch rmware of clusters and clouds, including
the BIOS, IPMI, SAS rmware, CMM rmware, and more. It is optional, but the TPM
is required for it to be provisioned. It further increases system security by protecting
rmware against malicious attacks to vulnerable areas.
It works by matching hypervisor measures with encryption keys upon system launch.
If the hypervisor does not match the keys, then the hypervisor will be prevented
from starting up.
To use the TXT, you need to enable TXT support after provisioning the TPM.
Note: TXT is only supported on Intel platforms that support TPM use.
A. How the TXT Works
The Intel TXT, when enabled, follows a step-by-step process to ensure security of
pre-launch components.
1. Measures the hypervisor launch upon system startup
2. Checks for a match
3. If matched: The TXT signals "trusted," and the launch is allowed to proceed.
4. If mismatched: The TXT signals "untrusted," and the launch is blocked.
1.5 An Important Note to the User
The graphics shown in this user's guide were based on the latest information
available at the time of publishing of this guide. The TPM screens shown on your
computer may or may not look exactly like the screen shown in this user's guide.

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Super TPM User's Manual Chapter 2: Deploying and Using the TPM
Chapter 2
Deploying and Using the TPM
Follow the instructions below to begin using the TPM.
2.1 Installing the TPM Onto the Motherboard
To install the Trusted Platform Module onto your motherboard, follow the steps
below.
1. Find the 9-pin male JTPM1 connector on the motherboard. If you need help
locating this connector, consult your motherboard manual. If the board does
not have this feature, then it does not support the TPM.
2. Using the key pin as a reference, orient and align your TPM with the connec-
tor.
key pin
3. Carefully insert the TPM into the connector on the motherboard, taking care
not to damage the pins.
Note: The orientation of the TPM to be installed depends on whether it
has a horizontal or vertical form factor. The vertical TPM is intended to
"stand" perpendicular to the motherboard, while the horizontal TPM lies
at (parallel) on the motherboard. See the below two images for the cor-
rect orientation.
Horizontal TPM Vertical TPM

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2.2 Enabling the TPM via the BIOS and Intel®Provision Utility
There are two components to the process of enabling the TPM. After you have
installed the TPM onto the motherboard, you must rst "verify" the TPM for the
motherboard; this is done through the BIOS. (Also in the BIOS, you should enable
TXT support.) After that, you then "lock" the TPM in the rmware. This is done
through the provision utility provided by Intel.
A. Enabling the TPM in the BIOS
1. Enter the BIOS setup screen. You may do this either from the IPMI remote
console or from the server directly using KVM. Reboot the system, and press
the <Del> key as the system boots until you reach the BIOS screen.
2. You will be presented with the BIOS Setup main screen. Using your arrow
keys, navigate to the "Advanced"tab. From there, navigate down and select
the "CPU Conguration" option. Press <Enter>.
3. You will then be taken to the CPU Conguration page. Using your arrow keys,
navigate down to the "Intel Virtualization Technology" option, as shown
below, and press <Enter>. If this item is not already enabled, select Enable
and press <Enter>.
4. Once you have enabled virtualization support, press your <Esc> key until you
are back to the "Advanced" tab. Navigate down to the "Trusted Computing"
option and press <Enter>.
5. The Trusted Computing window will appear.
Note: "SHA-1 PCR Bank" and "SHA-256 PCR Bank” are Enabled.