Siemens 620 appendix Changing the Device Configuration with Bios Setup

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5.1Changing the Device Configuration with BIOS SETUP

Changing the Device Configuration

Your Box PC device configuration is set for working with the software supplied with the unit. You should only change the preset values if you have modified your Box PC in any way or if a fault occurs when the unit is powered up.

BIOS SETUP Program

The SETUP program is in the ROM-BIOS. Information about the system configuration is stored in the battery-backed RAM of the Box PC.

You can use SETUP to set the hardware configuration (for example, hard disk type) and define the system characteristics. You can also use SETUP to set the time of day and date.

Incorrect BIOS Data

If incorrect BIOS data are detected when you boot the system, the BIOS prompts you to

SStart BIOS SETUP by pressing F2 or

SContinue booting by pressing F1.

Starting SETUP

On completion of the startup test, the BIOS gives you the opportunity of starting the SETUP program by displaying the following screen prompt:

PRESS < F2 > to enter SETUP

To start SETUP, proceed as follows:

1.Reset your PC (warm or cold restart).

2.Press the F2 key as long as the BIOS prompt appears on the screen.

BIOS SETUP Menus

The various menus and submenus are listed on the following pages. You can get all the information you need for the SETUP entry selected from the

“Item Specific Help” part of the relevant menu.

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SIMATIC Box PC 620 Manual

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Siemens 620 appendix Changing the Device Configuration with Bios Setup