Configuring firmware
3.1
Starting Setup Utility
You can configure important firmware settings of your device with the firmware
configuration menu "Setup Utility".
Procedures
1. Open the firmware selection menu (Page 8).
2. Select the "Setup Utility" option on the "Main Page" with the arrow keys.
3. Confirm your selection with the <Enter> key.
3.2
Key function in Setup Utility
Key
<F1>
<F5> or <F6>
<F9>
<F10>
<Enter>
[←] [→]
[↑] [↓]
<Esc>
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Function
Call help function.
Change firmware settings.
The <F5> key is used to take the previous available setting or value.
The <F6> key is used to take the next available setting or value.
Load Optimal Defaults:
The firmware settings are reset to the safe default values.
The delivery state is restored.
NOTICE:
All current firmware settings are overwritten.
Exit Saving Changes:
All changes are saved. The device is restarted with the changed firmware
settings.
A submenu previously selected with the arrow keys opens. The value of a
firmware setting previously selected with the arrow keys can be changed.
Navigate to a tab.
Navigate to a submenu or a firmware setting. Confirm your selection with the
<Enter> key.
Exit a submenu or tab or the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is closed without
saving changes, changes to the firmware settings are discarded.
Firmware/BIOS description (SIMATIC IPC BX-56A, IPC BX-59A)
Operating Instructions, 10/2023, A5E52427534-AA
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