Siemens SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2 Operating Instructions Manual page 128

Detailed descriptions
16.5 BIOS Setup
"Hardware Options" field
If the "Hardware Options" field is selected in the main menu, the following submenu appears:
Figure 16-11 "Hardware options" submenu (example)
The parameters of the interfaces present on the motherboard are set here.
Entry
PCI–MPI/DP
On-board
Ethernet
Ethernet
Address
Optional product feature
1)
Entry
LAN Remote
Boot
SafeCard
functions
Fan control
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Meaning
Enables the CP5611-compatible MPI/DP interface. The resources are managed by
1
the BIOS PCI Plug and Play mechanism.
[Enabled] The Ethernet interface on the motherboard is enabled.
[Disabled] The Ethernet interface on the motherboard is disabled.
Shows the individual Ethernet address.
Meaning
[Enabled] Booting via a connected LAN is possible. The respective boot source
is displayed as Intel® Boot-Agent in the boot sequence menu.
[Disabled] Booting via LAN is not possible.
[Enabled] On-board monitoring functions are enabled.
[Disabled] No monitoring functions
The relevant driver and the application must be started for operation of the
monitoring functions.
[Enabled] The fan speed is controlled based on the temperature.
[Disabled] The fan always runs at full speed.
Operating Instructions, Edition 05/2006, A5E00248055-04
SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2