Bios Update - Siemens SIMATIC IPC477E PRO Operating Instructions Manual

Technical specifications
9.6 BIOS description
9.6.5

BIOS update

Check regularly if updates are available for download to your device.
Additional information can be found on the Internet at the following address: After Sales
Informations System of SIMATIC PC (http://www.siemens.com/asis).
Noting down and restoring BIOS Setup settings
NOTICE
Irretrievable loss of data
All BIOS Setup settings are deleted after the BIOS update. This can put the system in an
undefined state. This may damage the device and the plant.
1. Make a note of your specific BIOS Setup settings before the BIOS update.
2. Start BIOS Setup after the BIOS update.
3. Load the BIOS Setup default settings with <F9> "Setup Defaults". Or use the BIOS
4. Make your own Setup settings again based on your notes.
5. Save the BIOS Setup settings with <F10> "Save and Exit".
Performing a BIOS update
NOTICE
Damage to the device
If you switch off the device during the update, the BIOS will be incomplete and corrupt. This
may result in malfunctions.
Leave the device switched on during the update.
If you have purchased a new BIOS update for your device, follow these steps to install the
update:
1. Connect the device to the power supply.
2. Copy the update to a USB memory stick.
3. Reset the device (warm or cold restart).
The following message appears briefly on the display at the end of the self-test:
Press ESC for boot options
4. Press <ESC> to open the BIOS selection menu.
5. Click the "BIOS Update" button.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Setup command "Load Optimal Defaults" in the "Exit" menu.
SIMATIC IPC477E PRO
Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E39912462-AA