Connecting and Switching On the Panel PC 670/870 Release 11/02
2–12 SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 Start-Up Instructions
When a Panel PC 670/870 is started up for the first time, the system may
request entry of the appropriate OEM license number during the oper ating
system boot routine. Please refer to the label supplied for this inform ation. After
entering the license number, enter a name for the computer so that it ca n be
identified within a network. It is advisable to enter an administrator pas sword
when using Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.
Notice
Do not forget that, when installing or restoring Windows NT 4.0,
Service Pack 6a or higher must also be installed.
DHCP utility
The DHCP utility is set up during the installation of Windows NT. It is
predefined as disabled.
If the DHCP utility is to be used, it must be activated.
1. Select the buttons Start
→
Settings
→
Control Panel
→
Utilities. The
Utilities window opens.
2. Select DHCP Client Utility. Double-clicking on it opens the Utility window.
3. Select the Automatic option button and confirm the selection with OK.
4. Close the window which is open.
Check the entries relating to the computer name after ending the network
configuration.
1. Select the buttons Start
→
Settings
→
Control Panel
→
Network
→
Protocols.
2. Select TCP/IP. A double-click opens the window Microsoft TCP/IP
Properties.
3. Select the DNS tab control then option button Automatic and confirm the
selections with OK.
4. The Host Name field contains the computer name; correct it as necessary
and confirm using OK.
USB Keyboardcontroller
The USB Keyboardcontroller V1.0 driver is installed by default. It provides th e
following functions:
• The LEDs on the integrated function keys can be controlled, e.g. using
ProTool and WinCC.
• Keyboard tables can be modified using the Keypad applicat ion (refer to
Chapter 3.3.3).
• The brightness of the back-lighting can be changed using the S etBrightness
application (refer to Chapter 3.3.7).