Connecting and Switching On the Panel PC 670/870 Release 11/02
2–14 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 license number during the operating s ystem
boot routine. After entering the license number, enter a name for the c omputer
so that it can be identified within a network. It is advisable to enter an
administrator password under Microsoft Windows 2000.
Notice
If external PS/2 and USB keyboards are used at the same time, it is pos sible
that the keyboard LEDs are not updated correctly.
Auto Logon
If Auto Logon should be activated, set the following.
Log on as system administrator:
1. Select Start
→
Settings
→
Control Panel
→
Users and Passwords:
2. Deactivate the checkbox Users and enter user name and password for the
computer.
3. Apply the settings and enter the password.
Special features
The Panel PC 670/870 is shipped with BIOS setting LEGACY SUPPORT
DISABLED. That means the full functional range of a USB keyboard is not
available during the initial boot sequence (before Windows is star ted). There
are no restrictions for using a USB keyboard to make changes in the BIO S
Setup. When using an operating panel with touchscreen front, changes c an
only be made to the BIOS using an externally connected USB or PS/2
keyboard.
The USB Legacy Support is preset to DISABLED in the BIOS Setup under
menu item Hardware.
Service Pack
The following Service Pack is required:
• Windows 2000: Service Pack 2 or higher