Industrial PC
Instruction Manual
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Sep. 2021, Revision 00
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Software
The x86 architecture has a BIOS (Basic Input Output System) for the basic settings of the system. This is
not present in the ARM architectures. Here, updates are performed with
CURT (Christ Update and Re-
covery Tool)
.
7.1
BIOS Basic Settings
AMI BIOS ROM has built-in settings program that allows users to make basic settings. This information
is stored in a battery supported CMOS RAM, so it remains stored even when there is no power supply.
Accessing the BIOS works by pressing the "Del" key several times while the device is booting.
The following tabs in the BIOS enable various settings.
Main
Set date
Advanced
Make advanced BIOS settings like: COM, ACPI, etc.
Chipset
Enter host bridge parameters
Security
Set administrator password
Boot
Set Boot Option
Save & Exit
Save the settings made and initiate a restart. (Also possible with
the F4 key on the keyboard)
Table 15: BIOS
Pressing F3 and confirming the query "Load Optimized Defaults?" with "Yes" restores the delivery state.
Illustration 8: BIOS
7.1.1
COM Port configuration
COM Port configuration
Argon
In order for RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 to be recognized on the COM port, the following settings must
be made in the BIOS:
