Siemens SIMATIC IPC127E Operating Instructions Manual

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Industrial PC Firmware/BIOS description SIMATIC IPC127E

Operating Instructions

01/2019

A5E45911216

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Using the firmware selection menu

Configure firmware

Update firmware

Booting from USB stick

Enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Automatic switching on of the device

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The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions. Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.

Proper use of Siemens products

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Edition

Comment

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First Edition

Basic knowledge requirements

This firmware / BIOS description is intended for the following qualified personnel:

● Programmers and testers who commission the device themselves and connect it to an automation system.

● Service and maintenance technicians who install enhancements or conduct fault analyzes.

A solid background in personal computers is required to understand this manual. General knowledge in the field automation control engineering is recommended.

Scope of validity

This firmware/BIOS description applies to the following SIMATIC IPCs:

History

Firmware/BIOS

● SIMATIC IPC127E

The following versions of this firmware/BIOS description have been published previously:

The firmware (BIOS) is located in a FLASH block on the motherboard.

The firmware selection menu can be opened after the device has been started. You can then configure the firmware settings of your device.

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NOTICE

Malfunctions can occur with running software CPU

Change firmware settings

The firmware settings are preset for working with the included software. You should only change the default firmware settings if technical changes to your device require other settings.

If a PC firmware/BIOS update is being performed while a SIMATIC software controller, such as a SIMATIC WinAC, is running, the software CPU can malfunction, resulting in communication interruptions or failures, among other things. Other actions that put a heavy load on the PC hardware, for example, running hardware tests such as benchmarks, can result in malfunctions of the software CPU.

Do not run a firmware/BIOS update or other actions that would put a heavy load on the hardware during operation of a software CPU.

Switch the software CPU to "STOP" before you run a firmware/BIOS update or perform other critical actions.

Security information

Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.

In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Siemens' products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.

Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems, machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation) are in place.

For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please visit (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).

Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers' exposure to cyber threats.

To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS Feed under (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).

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Disclaimer for third-party software updates

This product includes third-party software. Siemens AG only provides a warranty for updates/patches of the third-party software, if these have been distributed as part of a Siemens software update service contract or officially released by Siemens AG. Otherwise, updates/patches are undertaken at your own risk. You can find more information about our Software Update Service offer on the Internet at Software Update Service (http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/automation-software/en/software-update-

service).

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Important information ................................................................................................................................. 3

1 Using the firmware selection menu ............................................................................................................ 7

1.1 Open firmware selection menu ................................................................................................ 7

1.2 Firmware selection menu options ............................................................................................ 8

2 Configure firmware .................................................................................................................................... 9

2.1 Starting the Setup Utility .......................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Keyboard inputs in Setup Utility ............................................................................................. 10

2.3 "Main" tab ............................................................................................................................... 11

2.3.1 "Main tab" level ...................................................................................................................... 11

2.4 "Advanced" tab ....................................................................................................................... 13

2.4.1 "Boot Configuration" ............................................................................................................... 13

2.4.2 "Peripheral Configuration" ...................................................................................................... 13

2.4.3 "SATA Configuration" ............................................................................................................. 14

2.4.4 "USB Configuration" ............................................................................................................... 14

2.4.5 "Miscellaneous Configuration" ............................................................................................... 15

2.5 "Security" tab .......................................................................................................................... 16

2.5.1 Level: "Security" tab ............................................................................................................... 16

2.6 "Power" tab ............................................................................................................................ 18

2.6.1 Advanced CPU Control .......................................................................................................... 18

2.6.2 Level: "Power" tab .................................................................................................................. 20

2.7 "Boot" tab ............................................................................................................................... 22

2.7.1 Level: "Boot" tab ..................................................................................................................... 22

2.7.2 "EFI" ....................................................................................................................................... 23

2.8 "Exit" tab ................................................................................................................................. 24

2.8.1 Level: "Exit" tab ...................................................................................................................... 24

3 Update firmware ...................................................................................................................................... 25

4 Booting from USB stick ............................................................................................................................ 26

5 Enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ................................................................................................... 27

6 Automatic switching on of the device ....................................................................................................... 28

Index ........................................................................................................................................................ 29

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Note

The following message appears briefly after the device is switched on:

Press ESC for boot options

Note Windows®10 operating systems: Alternative procedure for opening the firmware selection

If you do not open the firmware selection menu after starting the device with the <Esc> key, follow these steps:

1.1 Open firmware selection menu

Procedure

1. Switch on the device or restart the device.

2. Immediately after switching on the device, press the <Esc> button and hold it down.

Open firmware selection menu manually

Start Windows®10. Press the <Shift> key and keep it pressed. Select "Restart".

The "Chose an Option" window opens.

Select the "Troubleshoot" option. Select "UEFI / Firmware Settings". Click "Restart".

Result

The "Main Page" with the options of the firmware selection menu (Page 8) is open.

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Using the firmware selection menu

Option

Function

Continue the boot procedure.

Device Manager

Start device manager for UEFI boot media.

Boot From File

Boot from an *.EFI file.

Administer Secure Boot

Configure device startup in "Secure Boot Modus".

Setup Utility

Start firmware configuration menu.

You can find more detailed information under "Update firmware (Page 25)".

1.2 Firmware selection menu options

The number of available options in the firmware selection menu depends on your device version.

The following options are available:

Continue Exit firmware selection menu

Boot Manager Specify the boot media from which to start, for example:

• Drive

• USB stick

BIOS Update Perform BIOS update.

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2.1 Starting the Setup Utility

You configure important firmware settings of your device using the firmware configuration menu "Setup Utility".

Procedure

1. Open the firmware selection menu (Page 7).

2. Select the "Setup Utility" option on the "Main Page" with the arrow keys.

3. Confirm your selection with the <Return> button.

2.2 Keyboard inputs in Setup Utility

<F5> or <F6> Change firmware settings.

The <F5> key is used to take the previous setting possibility or value.

<F9> Load Optimal Defaults:

The firmware settings are reset to the safe default values. The delivery state is restored.

<F10> Exit Saving Changes:

All changes are saved. The device is restarted with the changed firmware set-

<Return> A submenu previously selected with the arrow keys opens. The value of a firm-

[↑] [↓] Navigate to a submenu or a firmware setting. Confirm your selection with the

<Esc> A submenu or tab or the Setup Utility is exited. If the Setup Utility is closed after

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Table of contents

1.1 Open firmware selection menu

1.2 Firmware selection menu options

2.1 Starting the Setup Utility

2.2 Keyboard inputs in Setup Utility