Alarm, Error And System Messages; Active Management Technology (Amt); Introduction - Siemens SIMATIC IPC477D Operating Instructions Manual

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8.7 Active Management Technology (AMT)

8.6.7

Alarm, error and system messages

During startup (the boot process), the BIOS first performs a Power On Self Test (POST) and
checks whether certain functional units of the PC are operating error-free. The boot
sequence is immediately interrupted if critical errors occur.
BIOS initializes and tests further functional units if the POST does not return any errors. In
this startup phase, the graphics controller is initialized and any error messages are output to
the screen.
The error messages output by system BIOS are listed below. For information on error
messages output by the operating system or application programs, refer to the
corresponding manuals.
On-screen error messages
On-screen error message
Operating system not found
Keyboard controller error
SMART failure detected on HDD
CMOS battery failed
CMOS battery weak
Real-time clock has lost power
Keyboard error
PLD configuration failed
8.7 Active Management Technology (AMT)
8.7.1

Introduction

Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) is an Intel technology for the remote
maintenance of SIMATIC Industrial PCs (IPCs) with AMT technology using a management
PC. It is not necessary to install an operating system on the SIMATIC IPC with Intel® AM.
Intel® AMT provides numerous functions, e.g.:
● Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) Redirection
KVM connections are always possible using the KVM server that is integrated in the
firmware. KVM enables access to IPCs with a corrupted or no operating system as the
KVM server is integrated in the AMT hardware. KVM enables you to reboot a remote
computer and make changes to its BIOS settings.
● Remote power management
SIMATIC IPC with Intel ® AMT can be switched on and off or restarted using another PC.
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Meaning / tip
Possible causes:
No operating system installed
•
Incorrect active boot partition
•
Wrong boot drive settings in SETUP
•
Controller error.
Contact your technical support team.
Hard disk reports pending failure through S.M.A.R.T.
CMOS battery is not connected.
CMOS battery is weak
The CMOS clock was operated without battery or with a
battery that was too weak, during battery change, for ex-
ample. Check the CMOS clock.
No keyboard inserted.
Programming of the PLC on the motherboard has failed.
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