Detailed descriptions
16.2 BIOS Setup
SIMATIC IPC427C
Operating Instructions, 04/2009, A5E02414743-01
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"Hardware Options" submenu
Figure 16-7 "Hardware Options" field
The parameters of the interfaces present on the motherboard are set here.
Entry Meaning
Enabled Sharing the MPI/DP interface. The resources are managed
by the BIOS PCI Plug and Play mechanism.
PCI - MPI / DP
Disabled The MPI/DP interface is disabled.
Enabled The Ethernet port on the motherboard is enabled. Onboard Ethernet 1/2
Disabled The Ethernet port on the motherboard is disabled.
Ethernet 1/2 Address Shows the individual Ethernet address.
Enabled Booting via a connected LAN is possible. Ethernet 1/2 Remote
Boot
Disabled Booting via LAN is not possible.
Enabled Dual view DVI/CRT is available via the DVI-I socket. Dual view DVI/CRT
Disabled Only one monitor can be enabled via the DVI/VGA socket.
Note
The second Ethernet interface support is OS dependent. For DOS based applications (e.g.
Image Creator), use the first Ethernet interface and disable the second Ethernet interface in
BIOS Setup. This is practical because some programs use the second Ethernet interface
because it is the first one found on the PCI bus.
