-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Infineon TPM Professional Package V3.0.1 Release Notes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contents: 1. Welcome 2. Installation 3. Infineon Security Platform Software 3.1 Security Platform Settings Tool 3.2 Security Platform Initialization Wizard 3.3 Security Platform User Initialization Wizard 3.4 Security Platform Migration Wizard 3.5 Security Platform Backup Wizard 3.6 Security Platform Password Reset Wizard 3.7 Security Platform PKCS #12 Import Wizard 3.8 Security Platform Certificate Viewer and Certificate Selection 3.9 Security Platform Taskbar Notification Icon 3.10 Security Platform Integration Services 3.11 Security Platform Services 4. If you have questions 5. Release Info 5.1 Primary new Features 5.2 About this Release 5.3 Hardware and Software Platform Requirements 5.4 Version Information 5.5 Trusted Platform Module Firmware Upgrade 5.6 Known Bugs and Limitations ================================================================================ 1. Welcome Welcome to the Infineon Security Platform Software 3.0.1. The Infineon Security Platform Software is required to use your Trusted Platform Module. The Infineon Security Platform Software is a TCG-compliant security solution for PCs. For further information about TCG (Trusted Computing Group): https://www.trustedcomputinggroup.org 2. Installation The Infineon Security Platform Software installation - "Setup.exe" installs: - Security Platform Help - Security Platform Settings Tool - Security Platform Initialization Wizard - Security Platform User Initialization Wizard - Security Platform Migration Wizard - Security Platform Backup Wizard - Security Platform Password Reset Wizard - Security Platform PKCS #12 Import Wizard - Security Platform Certificate Viewer and Certificate Selection - Security Platform Taskbar Notification Icon - Security Platform Integration Services * Microsoft? Outlook? Integration * Netscape? Integration * Encrypted File System Integration * Personal Secure Drive * Policy Administration - Security Platform Services * TSS (TCG Software Stack) Service Provider * TSS Core Service * TSS Device Driver Library Note: To install this software, administrative rights are required. Unattended Installation: Silent installation can be done by calling the setup.exe with the following command line parameters: - Installation for all users: setup.exe /s /v"/qn" Upgrade: The upgrade from older product versions is described in ReadmeUpgrade.txt. 3. Infineon Security Platform Software 3.1 Security Platform Settings Tool With the Security Platform Settings Tool, you can get various information about the Trusted Platform Module of your system. Also, you are able to carry out several administrative tasks. This component is designed as a Control Panel Applet. It provides a central access point for administrating the Infineon Security Platform. 3.2 Security Platform Initialization Wizard The Infineon Security Platform Initialization Wizard is used to initialize the Security Platform and to configure Security Platform Features (backup including Emergency Recovery, Password Reset, Enhanced Authentication). These operations are needed to enable the Infineon Security Platform functionality and provide the basis for all further activities on the Infineon Security Platform. 3.3 Security Platform User Initialization Wizard The Infineon Security Platform User Initialization Wizard is used to initialize the Security Platform Users and to configure the user-specific features (secure e-mail, file and folder encryption with EFS and PSD, Enhanced Authentication). This wizard has to be started for each computer user, who is intended to use the personalized Infineon Security Platform Features (i.e., who will be Infineon Security Platform User). 3.4 Security Platform Migration Wizard The Infineon Security Platform Migration Wizard is used to transfer Infineon Security Platform user-specific keys and certificates from one Infineon Security Platform to another in a secure way. 3.5 Security Platform Backup Wizard The Infineon Security Platform Backup Wizard is used to perform the backup or restore operations of Security Platform related data. These operations are needed to protect the data from accidental loss in case of an emergency. 3.6 Security Platform Password Reset Wizard The Infineon Security Platform Password Reset Wizard is used to reset Basic User Passwords. Resetting a Basic User Password comprises administrative steps and user steps. The Password Reset Wizard contains both. 3.7 Security Platform PKCS #12 Import Wizard The Infineon Security Platform PKCS #12 Import Wizard is used to import Personal Information Exchange files into the Security Platform. 3.8 Security Platform Certificate Viewer and Certificate Selection Infineon Security Platform Certificate Viewer and Certificate Selection are used to manage certificates. 3.9 Security Platform Taskbar Notification Icon The Taskbar Notification Icon is a status-sensitive entry point for Security Platform administrative tasks. Via this icon you can access the Taskbar Notification Menu. Furthermore, balloons and tool tips assist you with status-sensitive information. 3.10 Security Platform Integration Services The Security Platform Integration Services enable standard applications to use the Trusted Platform Module functionality. This is possible for applications supporting the Microsoft Crypto-API or the PKCS #11 Crypto-API. The following Integration Service components are provided: - Infineon TPM Platform Cryptographic Provider (Platform CSP) - Infineon TPM Cryptographic Provider (User CSP, without AES support) - Infineon TPM RSA and AES Cryptographic Provider (User CSP, including AES support. Not available under Windows 2000.) - Infineon TPM PKCS #11 Provider (also called "TPM Cryptoki Token") 3.11 Security Platform Services The Security Platform Services provide you with a Trusted Computing Group (TCG) compliant software stack. The TCG Software Stack (TSS) is built by the following modules: - TSS (TCG Software Stack) Service Provider - TSS Core Service - TSS Device Driver Library The TCG Software Stack is an integral part of a TCG compliant platform, and provides functions that can be used by enhanced operating systems and applications. Recommendation: Contact your product support to check whether a firmware update for your Trusted Platform Module is available. 4. If you have questions If you have any questions or problems, please contact your dealer first. Further information and support is available under http://www.infineon.com 5. Release Info 5.1 Primary new Features This release includes the following primary new features: - TBS (including TPM.sys) is used on TPM 1.2 systems with proper BIOS integration. - Some basic support of User Account Control (UAC) is included. 5.2 About this Release This release contains the following components to enable access to the Trusted Platform Module by application (utilizing the interfaces as specified by TCG, Microsoft? Crypto-API and PKCS #11): - Security Platform Help - Security Platform Settings Tool - Security Platform Initialization Wizard - Security Platform User Initialization Wizard - Security Platform Migration Wizard - Security Platform Backup Wizard - Security Platform Password Reset Wizard - Security Platform PKCS #12 Import Wizard - Security Platform Certificate Viewer and Certificate Selection - Security Platform Taskbar Notification Icon - Security Platform Integration Services * Microsoft? Outlook? Integration * Netscape? Integration * Encrypted File System Integration (not supported under Windows XP Home) * Personal Secure Drive * Policy Administration - Security Platform Services * TSS (TCG Software Stack) Service Provider * TSS Core Service * TSS Device Driver Library 5.3 Hardware and Software Platform Requirements Operating Systems (only for 32-bit product version): - Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 - Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 - Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher - Microsoft Windows Vista Operating Systems (only for 64-bit product version): - Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 1 (AMD64) - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (AMD64) - Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Office: - Microsoft Office 2000 SR-1 or higher - Microsoft Office XP - Microsoft Office 2003 Netscape: - Netscape Communicator 7.2 and 4.79 Hardware Requirements: - A PC capable to run one of the mentioned operating systems and equipped with a Trusted Platform Module. 5.4 Version Information Infineon TPM Professional Package V3.0.1 5.5 Trusted Platform Module Firmware Upgrade After installation, it is recommended to check whether a firmware update is available provided by http://www.infineon.com 5.6 Known Bugs and Limitations 5.6.1 Problems with the Trusted Platform Module: In case an application using the Trusted Platform Module fails, resetting the Trusted Platform Module may solve the problem. To reset the Trusted Platform Module, shut down the PC (turn off the computer after the system has...
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