Software; Uefi Bios Options; General Information; Adaptation For Touch Operation - B&R PC 3100 User Manual

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7 Software

7.1 UEFI BIOS options

7.1.1 General information

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) and its predecessor Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) establish
the basic standardized connection between the user and the system (hardware and firmware), the individual com-
ponents of a computer and the operating system. This B&R industrial PC uses UEFI BIOS from Insyde Software.
The UEFI BIOS Setup Utility makes it possible to modify basic system configuration settings. These settings are
stored in a flash block.
Information:
The following BIOS settings are system-optimized. Changes should only be made by experts who have
knowledge of their effects.

7.1.1.1 Adaptation for touch operation

The BIOS used for the APC3100/PPC3100 was developed with touch screen systems in mind. Compared to other
or older B&R systems, the user interface, especially buttons and selection fields, is therefore larger. In addition,
the setting and configuration options are divided into separate submenu structures.
The APC3100/PPC3100 can still be used with ordinary displays and operator panels without any limitation on
usability, however.
7.1.1.1.1 Operation
During touch operation, the system does not display a mouse pointer. If operation is carried out using an external
operating device, the mouse pointer is displayed. Both input methods can be used simultaneously; the system
automatically displays or hides the mouse pointer.
If keyboard entry is required, a keyboard appears on the display that can be operated via touch screen or mouse.
All keyboard entries can also be made with an external keyboard.

7.1.1.2 Overview of BIOS description

Information:
This description is for the full extent of version 1.25.
Selection and setting options as well as the menu structure and display may differ slightly depending on the device
series, system configuration, BIOS version and BIOS settings that have already been made. The figures in the
following section are symbolic.
For simplification purposes, only setting option [Enter] is explicitly listed below. All settings can also be made via
mouse click or touch screen.
These figures are only excerpts from the respective menus. A complete list of all parameters and menus is available
in a table in each section.
Depending on the display system used, it is possible to navigate to all menus on the device using the slide bar
or mouse and keyboard input.
Variables written in italics (n) are used to maintain clarity and to summarize different menus that have the same
setting options. When first mentioned, their range of values is defined and, if necessary, further notes are listed.
n within a certain range of values of a certain BIOS setting is only valid for this parameter. Each combination of
"[BIOS parameter]" and "n" is defined independently.
Entries outside a specified range of values are not applied.
Default values are marked bold and italic in column "Input options" in tables.
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Submenus are bold in column "BIOS parameter" in tables.
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