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Rebooting the RUGGEDCOM APE
To reset the module, quickly press and release the Power button with a pin .
1.6
BIOS Configuration and Hardware Drivers
The RUGGEDCOM APE module features a BIOS with functionality similar to that of a
typical PC.
Note
Siemens does not recommend updating/upgrading the BIOS software on the
RUGGEDCOM APE module. Contact Siemens Customer Support for assistance with
BIOS-related issues.
The following BIOS settings can be configured:
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The most commonly changed options are the boot options, as the USB ports need to
be made bootable to install an operating system.
To display the BIOS menus, press F2 immediately after the RUGGEDCOM APE starts to
boot up. To display BIOS help, press F1 and follow the instructions at the bottom of
the screen.
To change the boot device, press F5 immediately after the RUGGEDCOM APE starts
to boot up. The RUGGEDCOM APE will boot from the chosen device. During the next
boot cycle, the RUGGEDCOM APE will revert back to the default boot device selected
in the BIOS.
Contact Siemens if any BIOS-related issues are experienced.
1.7
Internal Network Interface
In addition to the gigabit Ethernet interface on the faceplate, the RUGGEDCOM APE
features an internal gigabit Ethernet interface on the back of the module that inter-
faces with the host RUGGEDCOM RX15xx device. The interface can be used by the
operating system running on the RUGGEDCOM APE as a normal network interface.
Typical port parameters for the internal interface, such as speed, duplex, VLANs, and
more, can be configured via RUGGEDCOM ROX II.
NOTICE
Interface settings configured via RUGGEDCOM ROX II must be mirrored within the
RUGGEDCOM APE module. For instance, if a VLAN is assigned to the module in
RUGGEDCOM APE (Application Processing Engine)
Configuration Manual, 12/2019, C79000-G8976-1121-05
System Time
Processor Options
Boot Options
Security Options
1.6 BIOS Configuration and Hardware Drivers
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