Siemens SIMATIC IPC227G User manual

Firmware/BIOS description SIMATIC IPC227G, IPC277G
SIMATIC
Industrial PC
Firmwa
re/BIOS description
SIM
ATIC IPC227G, IPC277G
Operating Instructions
05/2021
A5E50059883
-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 IPC227G
•SIMATIC IPC277G
History
The following versions of this firmware/BIOS description have been published previously:
Edition
Comment
05/2021
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
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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 (https://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
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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
(https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/topic-areas/simatic/licenses.html).

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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 ........................................................................................... 9
2.3 "Main" tab.......................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 "Advanced" tab .................................................................................................................. 11
2.4.1 "Boot Configuration" .......................................................................................................... 11
2.4.2 "Peripheral Configuration".................................................................................................. 11
2.4.3 "USB Configuration" ........................................................................................................... 13
2.4.4 "Miscellaneous Configuration"............................................................................................ 13
2.4.5 "Video Configuration" ........................................................................................................ 13
2.4.6 "M.2 Configuration" ........................................................................................................... 14
2.4.7 "Memory Configuration" .................................................................................................... 15
2.5 "Security" tab ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.6 "Power" tab........................................................................................................................ 18
2.6.1 Advanced CPU Control ....................................................................................................... 19
2.7 "Boot" tab .......................................................................................................................... 20
2.7.1 "EFI" .................................................................................................................................. 21
2.8 "Exit" tab............................................................................................................................ 21
3 Update firmware.................................................................................................................................. 22
4 Booting from USB stick ........................................................................................................................ 23
5 Enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM)............................................................................................... 24
6 Automatic switching on of the device................................................................................................. 25
Index.................................................................................................................................................... 26

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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.
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 "Choose 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:
•Windows Boot Manager
•
EFI USB Device
Device Manager
When the network stack is enabled, the network device name that can be
configured are listed.
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 22)".

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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 <Enter> button.
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.
<Enter>
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
<Enter> 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
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
Product
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
CPU Stepping
Number of processors
Microcode Rev
Microcode Revision
IGFX GOP Version
Version of the Graphics Output Protocol (GOP) driver
Memory RC Version
Version of the Memory Reference Code
Intel CSE Version / SKU
PMC FW Version
CPB Version
Super IO Version
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
<Enter>
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
IPC227G
IPC277G
Numlock
Off
Numerical keypad is switched off after starting the de-
vice.
On
x
Numerical keypad is switched on after starting the de-
vice.
POST Errors
Never halt
on errors
Continue the booting process when errors occur.
Halt on all
errors
Cancel the booting process when any errors occur
All without
keyboard
x
Cancel the booting process if errors occur, except for
keyboard errors.
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
IPC227G
IPC277G
Peripheral Configuration
COM Port 1(X30)
Enabled
x
Enables the serial port. You can then set the I/O base
address and the interrupt.
Disabled
Disables the serial port. This releases the resources it
used.
Base I/O Address
3F8h/2F8h/3E8h/2E8h/3
38h/228h/220h/238h
2F8h
The I/O base address is pre-assigned and also rec-
ommended.
Interrupt
IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ6/IR
Q7/IRQ10/IRQ11
IRQ3
The interrupt is pre-assigned and also recommend-
ed.

Configure firmware
2.4 "Advanced" tab
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Firmware setting Value Setting in
delivery state
Meaning
IPC227G
IPC277G
Peripheral Type
RS232
x
Non-isolated connection for short distances in inter-
ference-free environment.
RS485/RS422 Full Du-
plex
Isolated connection for environment with EMC load,
transmitting and receiving at the same time.
RS485 Half Duplex
Isolated connection for environment with EMC load.
Loopback
Mode for testing the hardware.
COM Port 2(X31)
Enabled
x
Enables the serial port. You can then set the I/O base
address and the interrupt.
Disabled
Disables the serial port. This releases the resources it
used.
Base I/O Address
3F8h/2F8h/3E8h/2E8h/3
38h/228h/220h/238h
3F8h
The I/O base address is pre-assigned and also rec-
ommended.
Interrupt
IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ6/IR
Q7/IRQ10/IRQ11
IRQ4
The interrupt is pre-assigned and also recommend-
ed.
Peripheral Type
RS232
x
Non-isolated connection for short distances in inter-
ference-free environment.
RS485/RS422 Full Du-
plex
Isolated connection for environment with EMC load,
transmitting and receiving at the same time.
RS485 Half Duplex
Isolated connection for environment with EMC load.
Loopback
Mode for testing the hardware.
Onboard Ethernet
1 (LAN 1, X1 P1) control
own by NONE
The onboard Ethernet interface "X1 P1" is disabled.
own by PSE(ARM)
The onboard Ethernet interface "X1 P1" is controlled
by PSE.
own by PCH(x86)
x
The onboard Ethernet interface "X1 P1" is controlled
by PCH.
Onboard Ethernet
1 Address:
The Onboard Ethernet 1 address is defined with this
value.
Onboard Ethernet 2
(LAN 2, X2 P1) control
own by NONE
The onboard Ethernet interface "X2 P1" is disabled.
own by PSE(ARM)
The onboard Ethernet interface "X2 P1" is controlled
by PSE.
own by PCH(x86)
x
The onboard Ethernet interface "X2 P1" is controlled
by PCH.
Onboard Ethernet
2 Address:
The Onboard Ethernet 2 address is defined with this
value.
Onboard Ethernet 3
(LAN 3, X3 P1) control
Enabled
x
The onboard Ethernet interface "X3 P1" is enabled.
Disabled
The onboard Ethernet interface "X3 P1" is disabled.
Onboard Ethernet
3 Address:
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 "USB Configuration"
Calling "USB Configuration"
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Advanced" > "USB Configuration".
Firmware setting Value
Setting in delivery state
Meaning
IPC227G
IPC277G
USB Per-Port Control
Enabled
Each USB port can be controlled individually.
Disabled
x
All the USB ports cannot be controlled.
2.4.4 "Miscellaneous Configuration"
Calling "Miscellaneous Configuration"
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Advanced" > "Miscellaneous Configuration".
Firmware setting Value
Setting in delivery state
Meaning
IPC227G
IPC277G
HPET - HPET Sup-
port
Enabled
x
x
The High Precision Event Timer can be used by operating
system.
Disabled
The High Precision Event Timer cannot be used by operating
system.
2.4.5 "Video Configuration"
Calling "Video Configuration"
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Advanced" > "Video Configuration".
Firmware setting Value
Setting in delivery state
Meaning
IPC227G
IPC277G
Boot prime display
control
GOP Default
x
Set as current GOP setting.
DPP(X71)
DisplayPort video is used.
DPP(X70)
DisplayPort video is used.
Panel Only 1
x
Display on the panel.
Rotate Screen
Disabled
x
The rotate screen feature is disabled.
90
Support rotating screen 90 degrees clockwise.
270
Support rotating screen 270 degrees clockwise.
1: Only visible on the panel PC.

Configure firmware
2.4 "Advanced" tab
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2.4.6 "M.2 Configuration"
Calling "M.2 Configuration"
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Advanced" > "M.2 Configuration".
Firmware setting Value Setting in
delivery
state
Meaning
IPC227G
IPC277G
M.2 Port 1 (X100)
Configure the M.2 Port 1
•PCIE
bus:devic:function
Present
The PCIE bus device function is present.
Not Present
The PCIE bus device function is not present.
•PCIe Express Port
Enable
Enabled
x
The PCIe Express Port is enabled.
Disabled
The PCIe Express Port is disabled.
•PCIe Max Link Speed
Auto
x
Maximum possible link speed.
Gen1
The link speed is limited to GEN 1.
Gen2
The link speed is limited to GEN 2.
Gen3
The link speed is limited to GEN 3.
M.2 Port 2 (X101)
Configure the M.2 Port 2
•PCIE
bus:devic:function
Present
The PCIE bus device function is present.
Not Present
The PCIE bus device function is not present.
•PCIe Express Port
Enable
Enabled
x
The PCIe Express Port is enabled.
Disabled
The PCIe Express Port is disabled.
•PCIe Max Link Speed
Auto
x
Maximum possible link speed.
Gen1
The link speed is limited to GEN 1.
Gen2
The link speed is limited to GEN 2.
Gen3
The link speed is limited to GEN 3.
M.2 Port 3 (X102)
Configure the M.2 Port 3
•SATA Controller(s)
Enabled
x
The SATA port is enabled.
Disabled
The SATA port is disabled.
•Serial ATA Port 0
[Empty]/[Serial ATA
Port 0 TOSHIBA…]
Show the SSD information which is read from SSD.
Software Preserve
•PCIE
bus:devic:function
Present
The PCIE bus device function is present.
Not Present
The PCIE bus device function is not present.
•PCIe Express Port
Enable
Enabled
x
The PCIe Express Port is enabled.
Disabled
The PCIe Express Port is disabled.
•PCIe Max Link Speed
Auto
x
Maximum possible link speed.
Gen1
The link speed is limited to GEN 1.
Gen2
The link speed is limited to GEN 2.
Gen3
The link speed is limited to GEN 3.

Configure firmware
2.4 "Advanced" tab
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2.4.7 "Memory Configuration"
Configure of the memory.
Calling "Memory Configuration"
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Advanced" > "Memory Configuration".
Firmware setting Value Setting in delivery
state
Meaning
IPC227G
IPC277G
In-Band ECC
Enabled
In-Band ECC(Error Correction Code) is enabled.
Disabled
x
In-Band ECC is disabled.
The following options show only when "In-Band ECC" = Enabled.
•In-Band ECC Operation
Mode
0
x
Functional mode protects requests based on the address
range.
1
Makes all request protected and ignore range checks.
•
IBECC Protect Region 0
Enabled
In-Band ECC for Region 0 is enabled.
Disabled
x
In-Band ECC for Region 0 is disabled.
•Protect Region 0 BASE
[0]
The Base is the start of the region and its value is multi-
ples of 32MB in decimal.
•Protect Region 0 MASK
[16128]
The Mask is the size of the region and its value is (0x4000
- multiples of 32MB) in decimal.
•IBECC Protect Region 1
Enabled
In-Band ECC for Region 1 is enabled.
Disabled
x
In-Band ECC for Region 1 is disabled.
•IBECC Protect Region 2
Enabled
In-Band ECC for Region 2 is enabled.
Disabled
x
In-Band ECC for Region 2 is disabled.
•IBECC Protect Region 3
Enabled
In-Band ECC for Region 3 is enabled.
Disabled
x
In-Band ECC for Region 3 is disabled.
•IBECC Protect Region 4
Enabled
In-Band ECC for Region 4 is enabled.
Disabled
x
In-Band ECC for Region 4 is disabled.
•IBECC Protect Region 5
Enabled
In-Band ECC for Region 5 is enabled.
Disabled
x
In-Band ECC for Region 5 is disabled.
•IBECC Protect Region 6
Enabled
In-Band ECC for Region 6 is enabled.
Disabled
x
In-Band ECC for Region 6 is disabled.
•IBECC Protect Region 7
Enabled
In-Band ECC for Region 7 is enabled.
Disabled
x
In-Band ECC for Region 7 is disabled.

Configure firmware
2.5 "Security" tab
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2.5 "Security" tab
Calling "Security" tab
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Security".
Firmware setting Value Setting in delivery
state
Meaning
IPC227G
IPC277G
Current TPM Device 1
Show the version of current TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
device.
TPM State 1
Show the status of TPM.
TPM Active PCR Hash
Algorithm
1
Show the name of TPM Active PCR Hash Algorithm.
TPM Hardware Sup-
port Hash Algorithm
1
Show the name of TPM Hardware Support Hash Algorithm.
TPM Availability
1
Available
x
The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is visible in the operat-
ing system.
Hidden
The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is not visible in the op-
erating system.
TPM Operation 1
No Operation
x
Select one of the supported operations to change TPM2
state
Enabled
Disabled
Clear TPM 1
[ ]
x
[X]
Clear TPM, removes all TPM context associated with a specif-
ic Owner.
Supervisor Password
Not Installed
x
The "Supervisor Password" function is not installed.
User Password
Not Installed
x
The "User Password" function is not installed.
Set Supervisor Pass-
word
Here you can set a general password for full access to the
firmware 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 <Enter> 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 manufac-
turer.
•Make a note of the general password and keep it in a
safe place.
•Protect the general password from unauthorized access.
Enter New
Password
x
Here you define a "Supervisor Password".
Enter New
Password
Again
x
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
IPC227G
IPC277G
•Power-On Pass-
word 2
Enabled
A password prompt is displayed for every boot procedure.
The general password or a user password must be entered.
Disabled
x
A password prompt appears only when the setup utility is
opened. The general password or a user password must be
entered.
•User Access Level
2
View Only
Only read access to Setup utility is permitted.
Firmware settings cannot be changed.
Limited
Restricted write access to Setup utility is permitted.
Only certain firmware settings can be changed.
Full
x
Unrestricted write access to the Setup utility is permitted. All
firmware settings except the general password (Supervisor
Password) can be changed.
•User Boot Manag-
er Access
2
Enabled
x
A user password is sufficient to start the Boot Manager.
Disabled
The general password is required to enter the Boot Manager.
Set User Password
Here you can set a user password for limited access to the
firmware 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 <Enter> key is pressed, the configured user password is
deleted.
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 firm-
ware settings.
1: Only visible with device configuration with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (Page 24).
2: Only visible after you set the "Supervisor Password".

Configure firmware
2.6 "Power" tab
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2.6 "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
IPC227G
IPC277G
Advanced CPU Control
(Page 19)
Control various CPU parameters
Wake on LAN 1 (X1 P1)
Enabled
The LAN controller of the onboard Ethernet interface "X1 P1" can
wake from S4.
Disabled
x
The LAN controller of the onboard Ethernet interface "X1 P1" can-
not wake from S4.
Wake on LAN 2 (X2 P1)
Enabled
The LAN controller of the onboard Ethernet interface "X2 P1" can
wake from S4.
Requirement: The firmware setting "Wake on PME" must be set to
"Enabled".
Disabled
x
The LAN controller of the onboard Ethernet interface "X2 P1" can-
not wake from S4.
Wake on LAN 3 (X3 P1)
Enabled
The LAN controller of the onboard Ethernet interface "X3 P1" can
wake from S4.
Requirement: The firmware setting "Wake on PME" must be set to
"Enabled".
Disabled
x
The LAN controller of the onboard Ethernet interface "X3 P1" can-
not wake from S4.
XHCI USB Wake Capabil-
ity
Enabled
The Wake Capability of all XHCI USB Ports is enabled.
Disabled
x
The Wake Capability of all XHCI USB Ports is disabled.
USB Port X60 Wake
Capability
Enabled
The USB port X60 is allowed to wake up the system from the
S4/S5.
Disabled
x
The USB port X60 is not allowed to wake up the system from the
S4/S5.
USB Port X61 Wake
Capability
Enabled
The USB port X61 is allowed to wake up the system from the
S4/S5.
Disabled
x
The USB port X61 is not allowed to wake up the system from the
S4/S5.
USB Port X62/X63 Wake
Capability
Enabled
The USB port X62/X63 is allowed to wake up the system from the
S4/S5.
Disabled
x
The USB port X62/X63 is not allowed to wake up the system from
the S4/S5.
USB Port X64-1/X64-2
Wake Capability
Enabled
The USB port X64-1/X64-2 is allowed to wake up the system from
the S4/S5.
Disabled
x
The USB port X64-1/X64-2 is not allowed to wake up the system
from the S4/S5.

Configure firmware
2.6 "Power" tab
Firmware/BIOS description SIMATIC IPC227G, IPC277G
Operating Instructions, 05/2021, A5E50059883-AA 19
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
IPC227G
IPC277G
Intel (VMX) Virtual-
ization Technology
Enabled
x
Support of Intel Virtualization Technology is enabled.
Disabled
Support of Intel Virtualization Technology is disabled.
VT-d
Enabled
x
The Intel Virtualization Technology is enabled.
Disabled
The Intel Virtualization Technology is disabled.
AES
Enabled
x
The secure encryption method AES (Advanced Encryption Stand-
ard) is supported by hardware, which speeds up encryption and
decryption.
Disabled
The AES function is disabled.
Intel® Speed-
Step(tm)
Enabled
x
The processor performance states (P-States) is enabled.
Disabled
The processor performance states (P-States) is disabled.
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 proces-
sor "C States" must be enabled.
Disabled
Turbo mode 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.
Package C State
Limit
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, C1C0 are available.
Core C6
Core C1C0
Active Processor
Cores
All
x
All cores of the processor are active and used.
1
Number of processor cores used (provided they do not exceed the
actual number of cores). The remaining are inactive and are hid-
den from the operating system. This can resolve certain problems
with software.
2
3

Configure firmware
2.7 "Boot" tab
Firmware/BIOS description SIMATIC IPC227G, IPC277G
20 Operating Instructions, 05/2021, A5E50059883-AA
2.7 "Boot" tab
Boot behavior of the device, bootable device components (boot media) and boot order.
Calling "Boot" tab
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 9)" > "Boot".
Firmware setting Value Setting in
delivery state
Meaning
IPC227G
IPC277G
Quick Boot
Enabled
x
Quick start of the device is enabled.
During the boot procedure, various hardware function tests are
skipped. This shortens the boot procedure.
Disabled
Quick start of the device is disabled.
Quiet Boot
Enabled
x
The boot logo is displayed during the self-test.
Disabled
Start information appears in text mode during the self-test.
Network Stack
Enabled
The UEFI Network Stack for network access under UEFI is availa-
ble.
Disabled
x
The UEFI Network Stack for network access under UEFI is not
available. For example, UEFI installation via PXE (Preboot Execut-
able Environment) is not possible.
•PXE Boot capabil-
ity
(This option shows
only when "Net-
work Stack" = Ena-
bled)
Disabled
x
Booting via PXE (Preboot Executable
Environment) is disabled.
Only UEFI Network Stack is support-
ed.
PXE = Preboot Executable
Environment
Controls the booting of a
boot image that can be
loaded over the network.
UEFI: IPv4
Only UEFI boot media that support
Internet protocol version 4 are con-
sidered as PXE boot media.
Add Boot Options
First
Newly detected boot media are placed at the top of the boot
order.
Auto
x
Newly detected boot media are placed automatically in the boot
order, e.g. dependent on the device path for UEFI boot media.
Last
Newly detected boot media are placed at the bottom of the boot
order.
USB Boot
Enabled
Booting from USB devices is permitted.
Disabled
x
Booting from USB devices is not permitted.
SATA Boot
Enabled
x
Booting from SATA devices is permitted.
Disabled
Booting from SATA devices is not permitted.
NVME Boot
Enabled
x
Booting from NVME devices is permitted.
Disabled
Booting from NVME devices is not permitted.
Timeout
0 to 1800
0
Delay time in seconds during booting so that the user has time
to press the hotkey to open the firmware selection menu.
EFI (Page 21)
EFI Boot Order Settings