Release 11/02 Connecting and Switching On the Panel PC 670/870
SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 Start-Up Instructions 2–15
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. When using Microsoft W indows XP,
it is advisable to enter an administrator password.
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.
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.