SIMATIC Panel PC 677B
Operating Instructions (Compact), 06/2008, A5E02217246-01
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Commissioning
5
5.1
Initial Startup
Configuring the operating system
Note
Requirements for initial start-up
Before switching on the computer for the first time, check that the equipotential bonding is
connected and that all connecting cables are plugged in correctly. Also ensure that a USB
keyboard and a USB mouse are connected to the PC.
When the computer starts up for the first time, the Windows 2000 / Windows XP Professional
/ Windows Vista operating system on the hard disk is configured automatically. Procedure:
1.
Connect the device to the power supply.
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The module carries out a self-test. The following message appears:
Press <F2> to enter Setup or <ESC> to show Boot menu
2.
Wait for the message to disappear.
3.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTICE
The device may not be switched off at any time during the installation process.
Do not change the default BIOS settings, otherwise the operating system setup may
become corrupted.
4.
When you have entered all necessary information and the operating system setup is
completed, the PC is reboots automatically and the user interface of the respective
operating system is displayed.
Note
System startup can take longer than usual for the initial commissioning.
When you switch on the PC now, the user interface of the Windows 2000 / Windows XP
Professional / Windows Vista operating system is automatically opened when the startup
routine is completed.
