Siemens SIMATIC IPC427E Operating Instructions Manual
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SIMATIC
Industrial PC
Firmware/BIOS Description
SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E
Operating Instructions
07/2020
A5E50262994-AA
Important information
Using the firmware
selection menu
Configure firmware
Configuring Intel®
Management Engine BIOS
Extension (MEBx)
Configuring Intel® AMT
Update firmware
Booting from USB stick
Enable Trusted Platform
Module (TPM)
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- Page 1 Using the firmware selection menu SIMATIC Configure firmware Configuring Intel® Management Engine BIOS Industrial PC Extension (MEBx) Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Configuring Intel® AMT Operating Instructions Update firmware Booting from USB stick Enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 07/2020 A5E50262994-AA...
- Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
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Page 3: Important Information
The firmware (BIOS) is located in a FLASH block on the motherboard. The firmware selection menu can be opened after the device has been started. You can then configure the firmware settings of your device. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... - Page 4 Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers' exposure to cyber threats.
- Page 5 Important information Disclaimer for third-party software updates This product includes third-party software. Siemens AG only provides a warranty for updates/patches of the third-party software, if these have been distributed as part of a Siemens software update service contract or officially released by Siemens AG. Otherwise, updates/patches are undertaken at your own risk.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Level: "Boot" tab ........................ 26 2.7.2 "EFI" ..........................28 2.7.3 "Legacy" ..........................28 2.7.4 "Boot Type Order" ......................29 2.7.5 "Hard Disk Drive" ........................ 29 "Exit" tab ..........................30 2.8.1 Level: "Exit" tab ........................30 Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... - Page 7 Options of the MEBx ......................32 Configuring Intel® AMT ........................35 Update firmware ..........................36 Booting from USB stick ........................37 Enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ....................38 Index ..............................39 Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA...
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Page 8: Using The Firmware Selection Menu
Boot from an *.EFI file. Secure Boot Configure device startup in "Secure Boot Modus". Start firmware configuration menu. BIOS Update Perform BIOS update. You can find more detailed information under "Update firmware (Page 36)". Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 9: Configure Firmware
Navigate to a submenu or a firmware setting. Confirm your selection with the <Return> button. <Esc> A submenu or tab or the Setup Utility is exited. If the Setup Utility is closed after the confirmation prompt, changes to the firmware settings are discarded. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 10: Main" Tab
Version of the video BIOS. Intel ME Version / SKU Version of the Intel® Management Engine (ME). CPB Ver Version of the Siemens Command Parameter Block (CPB). SIO Ver Version of the Super IO firmware. NVRAM Ver Version of the NVRAM. - Page 11 Key functions for setting the numeric time and date values Button Function <Return> Switch between the setting options within a firmware setting, e.g. from hour to minute. [+] [-] Increase or decrease desired value. [0] - [9] Enter desired value. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA...
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Page 12: Advanced" Tab
All without kb/ smart The boot procedure is canceled when errors occur, ex- cept for keyboard errors and S.M.A.R.T. errors (self- monitoring, analysis and reporting technology) which can occur with the storage media. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 13: Peripheral Configuration
Run COM2 as RS485/422 interface (with full duplex) Duplex Onboard Ethernet Disabled The onboard Ethernet interface "X1 P1" is disabled. 1 (LAN 1, X1 P1) Enabled The onboard Ethernet interface "X1 P1" is enabled. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 14: Sata Configuration
Here you will find information about (depending on the device type, only a subset of these SATA ports may be visible): • Serial ATA Port 0 • Serial ATA Port 2 • Serial ATA Port 3 Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 15: System Agent (Sa) Configuration
(Internal Graphics Device = IGFX) is provided by the "Display Port" DPP (0x71). DPP (0x70) Information about the integrated onboard graphics interface (Internal Graphics Device = IGFX) is provided by the "Display Port" DPP (0x70). Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 16: Pcie Port Configuration
(VT-d; Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O) is disabled. Enabled Hardware support for shared use of input/output devices across multiple virtual machines (VT-d; Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O) is enabled. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 17: Active Management Technology Support
With the "Dynamic" setting, TOLUD is automatically adjusted based on the longest MMIO length of the installed graphics con- 1.25 GB troller. 1.5 GB 1.75 GB 2 GB 2.25 GB 2.5 GB 2.75 GB 3 GB Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 18: Level: "Advanced" Tab
HPET - HPET Support Disabled The high-precision event timer for multimedia HPET (High Preci- sion Event Timer) is disabled. Enabled The high-precision event timer for multimedia HPET (High Preci- sion Event Timer) is enabled. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 19: Security" Tab
The password settings can be configured via the soft- ware. You need the current password to make changes. Disabled The interface for password configuration is disabled. The password settings can only be configured via the firmware settings. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... - Page 20 Password) can be changed. Disabled A user password is sufficient to start the Boot Manager. User Boot Man- • Enabled ager Access (only if a "Supervi- sor Password" was set up) Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA...
- Page 21 <Return> key is pressed, the config- ured user password is deleted. Here you can delete the user password. • Clear User Pass- word (only if a "User Password" was set Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA...
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Page 22: Power" Tab
The virtualization functionality of Intel® is released. VMM systems (virtual machine monitor) can use the processor support for virtualization purposes (virtual machine exten- sions VMX) and additional performance features of the Vanderpool Technology hardware (VT). Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... - Page 23 The secure encryption method AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is not supported by hardware. Enabled The secure encryption method AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is supported by hardware. Encryption and decryp- tion are accelerated. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA...
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Page 24: Power & Performance
The energy-saving modes of the "C states" processor are enabled. 1) Depending on the device type, the device configuration and other firmware settings, if applicable, the setting on delivery may deviate from the specified value. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 25: Level: "Power" Tab
The respective USB port is supplied with voltage in sleep mode. Touch Controller Ignored Touch controller is disabled. Mode Singletouch Touch controller is operated in single-touch mode. • Only with: Multitouch Touch controller is operated in multi-touch mode. IPC477E Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 26: Boot" Tab
Disabled Quick start of the device is disabled. Quiet Boot Enabled The boot logo is displayed during the self-test. Disabled Start information appears in text mode during the self-test. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... - Page 27 Booting from SATA devices is not permitted. Timeout 0..10 Delay time (in seconds) during booting so that the user has time to press the hotkey to open the firmware selection menu. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA...
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Page 28: Efi
– List of valid boot media: <Return> button Firmware setting Value Setting in delivery Meaning state IPC427E IPC477E Normal Boot Menu Normal Normal order of the boot options Advance Advanced order of the boot options Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 29: Boot Type Order
• Sequence of the boot media: Keys <F6>, <F5> 2.7.5 "Hard Disk Drive" Specification of the boot sequence of the hard disks. The following can be changed: • Boot sequence of the hard disks: Keys <F6>, <F5> Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 30: Exit" Tab
All changes to the firmware settings are discarded. Save setup settings to file The current firmware settings are written to a file. Load setup settings from file Firmware settings are loaded from a file. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 31: Configuring Intel® Management Engine Bios Extension (Mebx)
– A number – A special character . ! @ # $ % ^ & * Note The underscore and blank space are valid password characters but do not increase password complexity. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 32: Options Of The Mebx
Intel(R) AMT MEBx setting Meaning Intel(R) AMT When Intel® Active Management Technology (iAMT) is disabled, all network set- tings are reset to the settings in the delivery state. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... - Page 33 (only if "Manageability Feature Selec- tion" = Enabled) Power Control Specifies the power states (S0, S3, S4, S5) of the computer in which MEBx is ena- bled. (only if "Manageability Feature Selec- tion" = Enabled) Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA...
- Page 34 Configuring Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) 3.2 Options of the MEBx MEBx Exit Exiting MEBx. The changes are saved. Further information More information about MEBx can be found here: Intel® website (https://www.intel.com). Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA...
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Page 35: Configuring Intel® Amt
• You want to ensure that Intel® AMT is not used without authorization. For this, you need to disable iAMT as described in the previous section. All Intel® AMT functions are thereby reset to default settings. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 36: Update Firmware
You can find information on this under "Level: "Exit" tab (Page 30)". Procedure 1. Open the "SIEMENS Industry Online Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/75842768)" page. 2. Navigate to your device in the area "Online Support; Drivers and BIOS Updates for download". -
Page 37: Booting From Usb Stick
1. Connect the USB stick to the device. 2. Open the firmware selection menu (Page 8). 3. Select "Boot-Manager." 4. Select the USB medium in the "Boot-Manager" and confirm the entry. Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 38: Enable Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)
3. Ensure that the "Available" value is assigned to firmware setting "TPM Availability". 4. Save the changes you made before closing the Setup Utility. You can find information on this under ""Exit" tab (Page 30)". Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... -
Page 39: Index
Base I/O Address CPU type, 10 COM1 port, 13 CPU version, 10 BIOS Number, (Firmware version > Article number) BIOS Setup, 3 BIOS update, 8 BIOS Version, (Firmware version) Boot behavior Configuring, 26 Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA... - Page 40 Max TOLUD, 17 Setting up, 20 MEBx Exit, 34 Graphics Configuration, 15 Memory Configuration, 17 Microcode Rev, 10 Microcode version, 10 High Precision Event Timer, (HPET) HPET - HPET Support, 18 Hyper-Threading, 23 Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA...
- Page 41 Configuring, 19 PXE Boot capability, 27 TPM Availability, 19 TPM Operation, 19 TPM Ver, 10 Transceiver Mode, 13, 13, 13 Turbo Mode, 24 Quick Boot, 26 Quick start, 26 Quiet Boot, 26 Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA...
- Page 42 Wake event Configuring device behavior after a wake event, 25 Wake on LAN 1 (X1 P1), 25 Wake on LAN 2 (X2 P1), 25 Wake on LAN 3 (X3 P1), 25 Firmware/BIOS Description SIMATIC IPC427E, IPC477E Operating Instructions, 07/2020, A5E50262994-AA...