Siemens SIMATIC IPC127E User manual

Firmware/BIOS description SIMATIC
IPC127E
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SIMATIC
Industrial PC
Firmware/BIOS description
SIMATIC IPC127E
Operating Instructions
01/2019
A5E45911216
-AA
Important information
Using the firmware selection
menu
1
Configure firmware
2
Update firmware
3
Booting from USB stick
4
Enable Trusted Platform
Module (TPM)
5
Automatic switching on of
the device
6

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Important information
Basic knowledge requirements
This firmware / BIOS description is intended for the following qualified personnel:
●Programmers and testers who commission the device themselves and connect it to an
automation system.
●Service and maintenance technicians who install enhancements or conduct fault
analyzes.
A solid background in personal computers is required to understand this manual. General
knowledge in the field automation control engineering is recommended.
Scope of validity
This firmware/BIOS description applies to the following SIMATIC IPCs:
●SIMATIC IPC127E
History
The following versions of this firmware/BIOS description have been published previously:
Edition
Comment
01/2019
First Edition
Firmware/BIOS
The firmware (BIOS) is located in a FLASH block on the motherboard.
The firmware selection menu can be opened after the device has been started. You can then
configure the firmware settings of your device.

Important information
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Change firmware settings
The firmware settings are preset for working with the included software. You should only
change the default firmware settings if technical changes to your device require other
settings.
NOTICE
Malfunctions can occur with running software CPU
If a PC firmware/BIOS update is being performed while a SIMATIC software controller,
such as a SIMATIC WinAC, is running, the software CPU can malfunction, resulting in
communication interruptions or failures, among other things. Other actions that put a heavy
load on the PC hardware, for example, running hardware tests such as benchmarks, can
result in malfunctions of the software CPU.
Do not run a firmware/BIOS update or other actions that would put a heavy load on the
hardware during operation of a software CPU.
Switch the software CPU to "STOP" before you run a firmware/BIOS update or perform
other critical actions.
Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens' products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be
connected to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is
necessary and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network
segmentation) are in place.
For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers' exposure
to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).

Important information
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Disclaimer for third-party software updates
This product includes third-party software. Siemens AG only provides a warranty for
updates/patches of the third-party software, if these have been distributed as part of a
Siemens software update service contract or officially released by Siemens AG. Otherwise,
updates/patches are undertaken at your own risk. You can find more information about our
Software Update Service offer on the Internet at Software Update Service
(http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/automation-software/en/software-update-
service).

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Table of contents
Important information................................................................................................................................. 3
1 Using the firmware selection menu............................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Open firmware selection menu ................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Firmware selection menu options ............................................................................................ 8
2 Configure firmware .................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Starting the Setup Utility .......................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Keyboard inputs in Setup Utility............................................................................................. 10
2.3 "Main" tab............................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 "Main tab" level ...................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 "Advanced" tab....................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 "Boot Configuration"............................................................................................................... 13
2.4.2 "Peripheral Configuration"...................................................................................................... 13
2.4.3 "SATA Configuration"............................................................................................................. 14
2.4.4 "USB Configuration"............................................................................................................... 14
2.4.5 "Miscellaneous Configuration" ............................................................................................... 15
2.5 "Security" tab.......................................................................................................................... 16
2.5.1 Level: "Security" tab............................................................................................................... 16
2.6 "Power" tab ............................................................................................................................ 18
2.6.1 Advanced CPU Control.......................................................................................................... 18
2.6.2 Level: "Power" tab.................................................................................................................. 20
2.7 "Boot" tab ............................................................................................................................... 22
2.7.1 Level: "Boot" tab..................................................................................................................... 22
2.7.2 "EFI" ....................................................................................................................................... 23
2.8 "Exit" tab................................................................................................................................. 24
2.8.1 Level: "Exit" tab...................................................................................................................... 24
3 Update firmware ...................................................................................................................................... 25
4 Booting from USB stick............................................................................................................................ 26
5 Enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM)................................................................................................... 27
6 Automatic switching on of the device....................................................................................................... 28
Index........................................................................................................................................................ 29

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Using the firmware selection menu
1
1.1 Open firmware selection menu
Procedure
1. Switch on the device or restart the device.
Note
The following message appears briefly after the device is switched on:
Press ESC for boot options
2. Immediately after switching on the device, press the <Esc> button and hold it down.
Open firmware selection menu manually
Note
Windows®10 operating systems: Alternative procedure for opening the firmware selection
menu
If you do not open the firmware selection menu after starting the device with the <Esc> key,
follow these steps:
1.
Start Windows®10.
2.
Press the <Shift> key and keep it pressed.
3.
Select "Restart".
The "Chose an Option" window opens.
4.
Select the "Troubleshoot" option.
5.
Select "UEFI / Firmware Settings".
6.
Click "Restart".
Result
The "Main Page" with the options of the firmware selection menu (Page 8) is open.

Using the firmware selection menu
1.2 Firmware selection menu options
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1.2 Firmware selection menu options
The number of available options in the firmware selection menu depends on your device
version.
The following options are available:
Option
Function
Continue Exit firmware selection menu
Continue the boot procedure.
Boot Manager Specify the boot media from which to start, for example:
•Drive
•USB stick
Device Manager
Start device manager for UEFI boot media.
Boot From File
Boot from an *.EFI file.
Administer Secure Boot
Configure device startup in "Secure Boot Modus".
Setup Utility
Start firmware configuration menu.
BIOS Update Perform BIOS update.
You can find more detailed information under "Update firmware (Page 25)".

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Configure firmware
2
2.1 Starting the Setup Utility
You configure important firmware settings of your device using the firmware configuration
menu "Setup Utility".
Procedure
1. Open the firmware selection menu (Page 7).
2. Select the "Setup Utility" option on the "Main Page" with the arrow keys.
3. Confirm your selection with the <Return> button.
See also
"Boot Configuration" (Page 13)
"Peripheral Configuration" (Page 13)
"SATA Configuration" (Page 14)
"USB Configuration" (Page 14)
"Miscellaneous Configuration" (Page 15)
Level: "Security" tab (Page 16)
Advanced CPU Control (Page 18)
Level: "Power" tab (Page 20)
Level: "Boot" tab (Page 22)
"EFI" (Page 23)
Level: "Exit" tab (Page 24)

Configure firmware
2.2 Keyboard inputs in Setup Utility
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2.2 Keyboard inputs in Setup Utility
Button
Function
<F1>
Call help function.
<F5> or <F6> Change firmware settings.
The <F5> key is used to take the previous setting possibility or value.
The <F6> key is used to take the next setting possibility or value.
<F9> Load Optimal Defaults:
The firmware settings are reset to the safe default values.
The delivery state is restored.
NOTICE
:
All current firmware settings are overwritten.
<F10> Exit Saving Changes:
All changes are saved. The device is restarted with the changed firmware set-
tings.
<Return> A submenu previously selected with the arrow keys opens. The value of a firm-
ware setting previously selected with the arrow keys can be changed.
[←] [→]
Navigate to a tab.
[↑] [↓] Navigate to a submenu or a firmware setting. Confirm your selection with the
<Return> button.
<Esc> A submenu or tab or the Setup Utility is exited. If the Setup Utility is closed after
the confirmation prompt, changes to the firmware settings are discarded.

Configure firmware
2.3 "Main" tab
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2.3 "Main" tab
2.3.1 "Main tab" level
Calling "Main" tab
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Main".
Device information
You can find important device information at the top of the "Main" tab.
Device information
Explanation
SIMATIC
Device version.
BIOS Version
Current firmware version.
BIOS Number
Article number of the current firmware version.
Processor Type
CPU type.
Cache RAM
L2 cache size total.
Total Memory
Total memory size.
BXT SOC
SIC Version
MRC Version
Microcode
Microcode version.
PMC FW
PUNIT FW
TXE FW
GOP
Version of the Graphics Output Protocol (GOP) driver.

Configure firmware
2.3 "Main" tab
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Calling "System Time" and "System Date"
Date and time settings.
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Main" > "System Time" and "System Date".
Firmware setting
Explanation
System Time
Set current device time in the format [Hour:Minute:Second].
System Date
Set current device date in the format [Month/Day/Year].
Key functions for setting the numeric time and date values
Button
Function
<Return>
Switch between the setting options within a firmware setting, e.g. from hour to
minute.
[+] [-]
Increase or decrease desired value.
[0] - [9]
Enter desired value.

Configure firmware
2.4 "Advanced" tab
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2.4 "Advanced" tab
2.4.1 "Boot Configuration"
Basic display and input options during the boot procedure
Calling "Boot Configuration"
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Advanced" > "Boot Configuration".
Firmware setting
Value
Setting in delivery
state
Meaning
IPC127E
Numlock
Off Numerical keypad is switched off after starting the de-
vice.
On x Numerical keypad is switched on off after starting the
device.
2.4.2 "Peripheral Configuration"
Configuration of the interfaces.
Calling "Peripheral Configuration"
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Advanced" > "Peripheral Configuration".
Firmware setting
Value
Setting in delivery
state
Meaning
IPC127E
Onboard Ethernet 1 (LAN
1, X1 P1)
Disabled
The onboard Ethernet interface "X1 P1" is disabled.
Enabled
x
The onboard Ethernet interface "X1 P1" is enabled.
Onboard Ethernet
1 Address:
20:87:56:70:48:71
*
The Onboard Ethernet 1 address is defined with this value.
Onboard Ethernet 2 (LAN
2, X2 P1)
Disabled
The onboard Ethernet interface "X2 P1" is disabled.
Enabled
x
The onboard Ethernet interface "X2 P1" is enabled.
Onboard Ethernet
2 Address:
20:87:56:70:48:72
*
The Onboard Ethernet 2 address is defined with this value.
Onboard Ethernet 3 (LAN
3, X3 P1)
Disabled
The onboard Ethernet interface "X3 P1" is disabled.
Enabled
x
The onboard Ethernet interface "X3 P1" is enabled.
Onboard Ethernet
3 Address:
20:87:56:70:48:73
*
The Onboard Ethernet 3 address is defined with this value.
*The Ethernet addresses are merely an example.

Configure firmware
2.4 "Advanced" tab
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2.4.3 "SATA Configuration"
Calling "SATA Drives"
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Advanced" > "SATA Drives".
Here you will find information about "Chipset-SATA Contoller Configuration" (depending on
the device type, only a subset of these SATA ports may be visible):
●Serial ATA Port 0
●Serial ATA Port 1
Firmware setting
Value
Setting in delivery
state
Meaning
IPC127E
Chipset SATA
Disabled
The Chipset SATA Controller is disabled.
Enabled
x
The Chipset SATA Controller is enabled.
SATA Mode Selection
AHCI AHCI The SATA controller works with the AHCI mode.
•SATA Port 0 Not installed Not installed The SATA Port 0 is not installed.
•SATA Port 1 Displays the drive type at SATA interface no. 1.
2.4.4 "USB Configuration"
Calling "USB Configuration"
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Advanced" > "USB Configuration".
Firmware setting
Value
Setting in
delivery
state
Meaning
IPC127E
xHCI Mode Disabled The USB Configuration does not work in xHCI mode.
When you disable the XHCI mode, USB devices are not
recognized during booting and are not used in the operating
system.
Note:
Do not disable the XHCI mode.
Enabled x The USB Configuration works in xHCI mode.
USB devices are recognized during booting and used in the
operating system.
USB Per-Port Control
Disabled
x
The USB ports (0-3) are disabled.
Enabled
The USB ports (0-3) are enabled.

Configure firmware
2.4 "Advanced" tab
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2.4.5 "Miscellaneous Configuration"
Calling "Miscellaneous Configuration"
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Advanced" > "Miscellaneous Configuration".
Firmware setting
Value
Setting in
delivery
state
Meaning
IPC127E
High Precision Timer
Disabled
The High Precision Event Timer is disabled.
Enabled
x
The High Precision Event Timer is enabled.

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2.5 "Security" tab
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2.5 "Security" tab
2.5.1 Level: "Security" tab
Calling "Security" tab
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Security".
Firmware setting
Value
Setting in
delivery
state
Meaning
IPC127E
Current TPM Device
Not Detected x The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) was not recognized in the
operating system. See also: "Enable Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) (Page 27)".
Supervisor Password
Not Installed The "Supervisor Password" function is not installed.
User Password
Not Installed The "User Password" function is not installed.
Set Supervisor Pass-
word
Here you can set a general password for full access to the firm-
ware settings.
A password prompt then appears before the firmware is opened.
After correct entry of the general password, it can be changed by
entering a new one. If no password is entered and only the <Re-
turn> key is pressed, the configured general password is deleted,
thereby disabling the password prompt again.
NOTICE
:
If you lose the general password that you defined during firmware
setup, the device must be reset by the manufacturer.
•Make a note of the general password and keep it in a safe
place.
•Protect the general password from unauthorized access.
•Enter New Pass-
word:
(only if a "Supervi-
sor Password"
was set up)
Here you define a "Supervisor Password".
•Enter New Pass-
word Again:
(only if a "Supervi-
sor Password"
was set up)
Here you enter the previously defined "Supervisor Password"
once again.

Configure firmware
2.5 "Security" tab
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Firmware setting
Value
Setting in
delivery
state
Meaning
IPC127E
Password Manage-
ment Interface
Enabled x The interface for password configuration is enabled.
The password settings can be configured via the software.
You need the current password to make changes.
Disabled The interface for password configuration is disabled.
The password settings can only be configured via the firmware
settings.
Set User Password
Here you can set a user password for limited access to the firm-
ware settings.
After correct entry of the user password, it can be changed by
entering a new one. If no password is entered and only the <Re-
turn> key is pressed, the configured user password is deleted.

Configure firmware
2.6 "Power" tab
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2.6 "Power" tab
2.6.1 Advanced CPU Control
Device behavior after a power failure and after a "wake event".
Calling "Advanced CPU Control" tab
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Power" > "Advanced CPU Control".
Firmware setting
Value
Setting in
delivery
state
Meaning
IPC127E
VTX-2
Enabled
x
Support of the VTX-2 mode is enabled.
Disabled
Support of the VTX-2 mode is disabled.
VT-d
Enabled The VT-d function is enabled.
Disabled
x
The VT-d function is disabled.
AES-NI
Enabled x The AES instruction set extension of modern Intel® processors is
enabled.
Disabled The AES instruction set extension of modern Intel® processors is
disabled.
You can use this feature to remain compatible with older CPUs or
if errors occur.
Active Processor
Cores
Enabled
x
All cores of the processor are active and used.
Disabled
All cores of the processor are disabled.
•
Core 0
Enabled
x
The processor core "Core 0" is enabled.
Disabled
•
Core 1
Enabled
x
The processor core "Core 1" is enabled.
Disabled
The processor core "Core 1" is disabled.
•
Core 2
Enabled
x
The processor core "Core 2" is enabled.
Disabled The processor core "
Core 2
" is disabled.
•
Core 3
Enabled
x
The processor core "Core 3" is enabled.
Disabled
The processor core "Core 3" is disabled.
C-States
Enabled
x
The energy saving modes of the processor are released.
Disabled
The energy saving modes of the processor are locked.
•
Max Core C State
Core C7
x
Prevent the processor from entering hibernation states that are
too deep.
The larger the number behind the "C", the deeper the hibernation
state, the less the power consumption of the processor and the
longer it takes for the device to switch on again from the hiberna-
tion state.
Example:
The settings C7, C6, C1 are available.
Core C6
Core C1

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2.6 "Power" tab
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Firmware setting
Value
Setting in
delivery
state
Meaning
IPC127E
User Power Scenario
Max Perfor-
mance
The settings "Max Performance", "Balanced" and "High Tempera-
ture" are available.
Balanced
x
High Tempera-
ture
Turbo Mode
Enabled x Turbo mode is enabled.
When the operating system requires more power, the processor
can use Intel® Turbo Boost technology to increase the clock
speed.
To use the Turbo mode effectively, the performance modes of the
processor "PStates (IST)" and energy saving modes of the pro-
cessor "C States" must be enabled.
Disabled
Turbo mode is disabled.

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2.6 "Power" tab
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2.6.2 Level: "Power" tab
Device behavior after a power failure and after a "wake event".
Calling "Power" tab
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Power".
Firmware setting
Value
Setting in
delivery
state
Meaning
IPC127E
Wake on PME
Disabled
If a power management event occurs, the device does not switch
on.
Enabled by OS
If a power management event occurs, the device switches on.
Force Enabled
x
Wake on RTC from
S5
Disabled
x
The device does not switch on when it is in the S5 (= Soft Off)
operating state.
By Every Day The device switches on each day when it is in the S5 operating
state.
You set the time for switching on the device with "Wake on S5
Time".
By Day of Month
The device switches on each month when it is in the S5 operating
state.
You set the time for switching on the device with "Wake on S5
Time".
You set the day of the month for switching on the device with
"Day of Month".
By Sleep Time
5
The device does not switch on for 5 seconds when it is in the S5
operating state.
By OS Utility
By OS
Utility
The OS determines when the device is switched on when it is in
the S5 operating state.
•
Wake on S5 Time
(only if "Auto
Wake on S5" =
"By Every Day" or
"By Day of
Month")
00:00:00
......
23:59:59
00:00:00
You set the time for switching on the device with "Wake on S5
Time".
Format: [Hour:Minute:Second]
You can use the <Enter> key to move within a format, for exam-
ple, from hour to minute.
Set the desired time values with the [+] and [–] buttons. You can
also enter the numbers directly.
•
Day of Month
(only if "Auto
Wake on S5" =
"By Day of
Month")
1..31 1 You set the day of the month for switching on the device with
"Day of Month".
Format: Numbers from 1 to 31
Set the desired day with the [+] and [–] buttons. You can also
enter the number directly with <Return>.
•
By Sleep Time
(only if "Auto
Wake on S5" =
"By Sleep Time")
5 ~ 255
5
With "By Sleep Time" you specify after how many seconds the
device switches on in the S5 operating state.
•
By OS Utility
(only if "Auto
Wake on S5" =
"By OS Utility")
By OS Utility By OS
Utility
With "By OS Utility" you specify when the OS can switch on the
device in the S5 operating state.