Does this laptop have a TPM chip for use with BitLocker?
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It seems the answer depends on the model and perhaps year of release.The _GENERIC_ manual one will find on samsung website goes over the TPM setup. However that section is marked "OPTIONAL". One would think its optional to setup, but it turns out its optional for Samsung to include...On mine (NP940X5J-K02US) there is no TPM, but there is a very useless "Intel Anti-theft" that Intel conveniently discontinued...I contacted Samsung about it and they said they dont know what if anything will replace it and if the hardware/code built into my laptop will ever get used again.Ultimately TPM is not deciding factor for me, but its a bit upsetting - I blame both Samsung and Intel. It seems the answer depends on the model and perhaps year of release.The _GENERIC_ manual one will find on samsung website goes over the TPM setup. However that section is marked "OPTIONAL". One would think its optional to setup, but it turns out its optional for Samsung to include...On mine (NP940X5J-K02US) there is no TPM, but there is a very useless "Intel Anti-theft" that Intel conveniently discontinued...I contacted Samsung about it and they said they dont know what if anything will replace it and if the hardware/code built into my laptop will ever... » Read More It seems the answer depends on the model and perhaps year of release.The _GENERIC_ manual one will find on samsung website goes over the TPM setup. However that section is marked "OPTIONAL". One would think its optional to setup, but it turns out its optional for Samsung to include...On mine (NP940X5J-K02US) there is no TPM, but there is a very useless "Intel Anti-theft" that Intel conveniently discontinued...I contacted Samsung about it and they said they dont know what if anything will replace it and if the hardware/code built into my laptop will ever get used again.Ultimately TPM is not deciding factor for me, but its a bit upsetting - I blame both Samsung and Intel. « Show Less
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YES it does have TPM. When using the TPM solution for the first time or registering a useragain, initialize the TPM chip.* Initializing the TPM chip deletes all authentication dataon the chip.* If the TPM chip is initialized after the security solution isconfigured, decrypting any existing folders or files thathave been encrypted by the security solution may notbe possible. Failure to do so may lead to inaccessibilityto the folder and files after initialization.1 Turn on the computer.2 Before the Samsung logo (Samsung ATIV) appears, press theF2 key several times.3 Access the Security menu.4 Select TPM Configuration.5 Set TPM Device to Enabled or On.(Manual page 75) YES it does have TPM. When using the TPM solution for the first time or registering a useragain, initialize the TPM chip.* Initializing the TPM chip deletes all authentication dataon the chip.* If the TPM chip is initialized after the security solution isconfigured, decrypting any existing folders or files thathave been encrypted by the security solution may notbe possible. Failure to do so may lead to inaccessibilityto the folder and files after initialization.1 Turn on the computer.2 Before the Samsung logo (Samsung... » Read More YES it does have TPM. When using the TPM solution for the first time or registering a useragain, initialize the TPM chip.* Initializing the TPM chip deletes all authentication dataon the chip.* If the TPM chip is initialized after the security solution isconfigured, decrypting any existing folders or files thathave been encrypted by the security solution may notbe possible. Failure to do so may lead to inaccessibilityto the folder and files after initialization.1 Turn on the computer.2 Before the Samsung logo (Samsung ATIV) appears, press theF2 key several times.3 Access the Security menu.4 Select TPM Configuration.5 Set TPM Device to Enabled or On.(Manual page 75) « Show Less
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The same model sold in the UAE does: http://www.samsung.com/ae/consumer/computers-peripherals/notebook/ultra-portable/NP900X4C-A01AE-spec The samsung support web site says it has a driver for TPM 1.2: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/NP900X4C-A01US But frustratingly this information is not clear for the US model.
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Yes, I am Running Malwarebyte with Bitdefender Plus. Win 8.1 OS. Did have problems with Asus MO utilities that would not allow Bitdefender to load. Bitdefender support staff said they would find a work-around but never came back.
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I'm running Bit Defender, 2nd highest rated by PC World last month. three licenses for $39 direct from BD. has a 'laptop' mode for battery savings
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To the best of my knowledge, yes it does. You can get more information by simply googlying Crucial M4 + Linux.
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I really don't know. I was only interested in anti freeze which mey MB spec's.
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The last one I bought (Dec 2013) had Richland support. You don't have to worry about the BIOS.
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Yes it will. If your board has the labeled TPM socket then you are good to go. You can either use the included software to configure it or use Windows to configure and manage it. Make absolutely sure you backup your encryption keys especially if you frequently make changes to the BIOS or add or remove encrypted storage devices. If you are ever asked for the key at boot you will be unhappy if you don't have it.
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It depends if the HDMI out on the laptop is encrypted, if it is, you'll need to find a 3rd party device to strip the encryption, ie HDMI Splitter
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It may work with your machine, but you may have to download and install a new whitelist into your BIOS. It's not hard to find where it goes, just remove the plate in the middle of the bottom of the machine.
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Hi there, I doubt it. It must have a "mSATA" interface connector. "mSATA" is a special kind of connector. I think that machine was not equipped with mSATA as it is a recent (few years) development.
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No it doesn't. I am using 2 PNY (for hashing) on G41M-P33 COMBO motherboard, which does not have UEFI BIOS.
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I dont know. go to http://www.crucial.com/ and use there advisory tool or scanner and it will tell you what to use. then look up on amazon.
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I'm not sure if they have a version that does have this. However, I have this model and don't see one in the computer device manager.
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Not sure if Samsung Series 9 has a TPM chip. http://samsungnotebookseries9.com
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I have no Idea, I currently only own pc's with windows. It should though, might have to adjust bios settings, but snow leopard or mountain lion should detect it. Wish I could help more.
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You need a special BIOS that usually has modes for unlocking cores on these processors. I'm not SURE but they seem to be heavily geared towards custom built machines (desktop/towers) in most cases. My Asus board has an option for doing it, but I have never heard of laptops with them since the manufacturer generally either locks out advanced options or the boards just don't support them. You can feel free to look up information on "Phenom Core Unlocking" on any popular search engine if you want further info, but don't get your hopes up since it's an OEM computer. Good luck!