Glossary
SIMATIC IPC327G
Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E51366275-AA
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Cold restart
A start sequence, starting when the computer is switched on. The system usually performs
some basic hardware checks within the cold start sequence, and then loads the operating
system from the hard disk to work memory -> boot
COM interface
The COM interface is a serial V.24 interface. The interface is suitable for asynchronous data
transfer.
Configuration files
These are files containing data which define the configuration after restart. Examples of such
files are CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT and the registry files.
Configuration software
The configuration software updates the device configuration when new modules are
installed. This is done either by copying the configuration files supplied with the module or by
manual configuration using the configuration utility.
Controller
Integrated hardware and software controllers that control the functions of certain internal or
peripheral devices (for example, the keyboard controller).
Device configuration
The configuration of a PC or programming device contains information on hardware and
device options, such as memory configuration, drive types, monitor, network address, etc.
The data are stored in a configuration file and enable the operating system to load the correct
device drivers and configure the correct device parameters. . If changes are made to the
hardware configuration, the user can change entries in the configuration file using the SETUP
program. .
DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a VESA standardized, universal and license-free connection standard for the
transmission of image and sound signals. Areas of application are mainly the connection of
screens and TVs to computers, DVD players and similar devices.
Drivers
Program parts of the operating system. They adapt user program data to the specific formats
required by I/O devices such as hard disk, printers, and monitors.
