Modifying The Device Configuration With Setup - Siemens SIMATIC PC 670 Equipment Manual

Configuring the Computing Unit in BIOS Setup
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Modifying the Device Configuration with SETUP

Changing the Device Configuration
The device configuration of your computing unit is preset for working with the
software supplied to you. You should only modify the preset values if you have
performed technical modifications to your device or if a fault occurs when the unit
is powered up.
BIOS SETUP Program
The SETUP program is in the ROM-BIOS. The system configuration settings are
stored in the battery-protected memory of the computing unit.
You can use BIOS 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 there are detected incorrect BIOS data during the boot process you are asked by
the BIOS to
S Start BIOS SETUP by pressing F2 or
S continue booting by pressing F1.
start SETUP
On completion of the startup test, the BIOS gives you the opportunity of starting
the SETUP program The following message appears on the display:
PRESS F2
To start SETUP, proceed as follows:
1. Reset the computing unit (warm or cold reset).
2. Press the key F2 until the BIOS message is displayed.
BIOS SETUP menus
The various menus and submenus are listed on the following pages. You will
find information on the "Item Specific Help" part of the specific menu for the
selected SETUP value.
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to enter SETUP
Panel PC 670 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual
Release 04/02