
Detailed descriptions
16.2 BIOS Setup
SIMATIC IPC427C
116 Operating Instructions, 04/2009, A5E02414743-01
Menu layout
The screen is divided into four sections. In the top section ②, you can select the submenus
[Main] [Advanced] [Security] [Boot] [Version] [Exit]. You can select various settings or
submenus in the left middle section ③. Short help texts are displayed on the right ④ for
currently selected menu entries; the bottom section contains information for operator input.
The following figures represent examples of specific device configurations. The screen
content may deviate slightly depending on the equipment actually supplied.
You can move between the menu forms using the cursor keys [←] left and [→] right.
Menu Description
Main System functions are set here
Advanced An extended system configuration can be set here
Security Security functions are set here, for example, a password.
Boot This is where the boot priority is specified.
Version Information about the programming device (for example, release status) can be found
here.
Exit Used for terminating and saving.