Device maintenance and repair
7.6 Installing the software
SIMATIC IPC1047
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Operating Instructions, 09/2018, A5E45118479-AA
Processor type and clock frequency
When a processor is replaced, perform a BIOS update. The microcode matching the
processor is loaded in the process.
Note
Damage to the processor due to high clock frequency
If the installed processor is operated with a higher clock frequency than permitted, it can be
destroyed or cause loss of data.
Operate the processor only at a clock frequency that is equal to or less than the permitted
clock frequency.
7.6
Installing the software
7.6.1
Back-up authorization or license key
Procedure
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Check whether you can back-up your authorization or license key from the drive and
perform this procedure if possible.
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If backup is not possible, please contact Customer Support. There you can obtain
information necessary for corresponding software authorization.
NOTICE
Risk of data loss
If "Restore system partition only" is set all data on drive C: (system partition) will be
deleted. All data, user settings and all authorizations or license keys on drive C: are lost!
All data on drive C: will be completely deleted, reformatted and overwritten with the
original factory software.
If "Restore entire drive" is set ALL data, user settings, authorizations or license keys will
be lost on the entire drive.
7.6.2
Restoring the factory settings of the operating system and partitions (Restore)
The Restore function restores the factory settings of the device (which means the volume
partitions, the operating system with installed device drivers, and the SIEMENS software
products) (however, see section "Back-up authorization or license key (Page 90)").
You can quickly restore your device if it is damaged.
