Configure firmware
2.6 "Power" tab
Firmware/BIOS description SIMATIC IPC227G, IPC277G, IPC327G, IPC377G
Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E50059883-AB
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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 11)" > "Power" > "Advanced CPU Control".
Firmware setting Value
Setting in delivery
state
Meaning
IPC227G
IPC277G
IPC327G
IPC377G
Intel (VMX)
Virtualization
Technollogy
Enabled
x
x
Support of Intel Virtualization Technology is enabled.
Disabled
Support of Intel Virtualization Technology is disabled.
VT-d
Enabled
x
x
The Intel Virtualization Technology is enabled.
Disabled
The Intel Virtualization Technology is disabled.
AES
Enabled
x
x
The secure encryption method AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard) is supported by hardware, which speeds up
encryption and decryption.
Disabled
The AES function is disabled.
Intel®
SpeedStep(tm)
Enabled
x
x
The processor performance states (P-States) is enabled.
Disabled
The processor performance states (P-States) is disabled.
Turbo Mode
Enabled
x
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 processor "C States" must be enabled.
Disabled
Turbo mode is disabled.
C-States
Enabled
x
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
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 hibernation state.
Example:
The settings C7, C6, C1C0 are available.
Core C6
Core C1C0
Active Processor
Cores
All
x
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 hidden from the operating system. This can
resolve certain problems with software.
2
3
CPU Power Level
Stable
Performance
It is applicable for stable and realtime scenario, and the CPU
Turbo mode is disabled.
Balanced
x
x
It is applicable for better system performance within the
state temperature range.
Max
Performance
It is applicable for the best system performance in operating
temperature derated environments.