Configure firmware
2.7 "Boot" tab
Firmware/BIOS description SIMATIC IPC227G, IPC277G, IPC327G, IPC377G
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Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E50059883-AB
2.7
"Boot" tab
Boot behavior of the device, bootable device components (boot media) and boot order.
Calling "Boot" tab
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 11)" > "Boot".
Firmware setting Value
Setting in delivery
state
Meaning
IPC227G
IPC277G
IPC327G
IPC377G
Quick Boot
Enabled
x
x
Quick start of the device is enabled.
During the boot procedure, various hardware function tests are
skipped. This shortens the boot procedure.
Disabled
Quick start of the device is disabled.
Quiet Boot
Enabled
x
x
The boot logo is displayed during the self-test.
Disabled
Start information appears in text mode during the self-test.
Network Stack
Enabled
The UEFI Network Stack for network access under UEFI is
available.
Disabled
x
x
The UEFI Network Stack for network access under UEFI is not
available. For example, UEFI installation via PXE (Preboot
Executable Environment) is not possible.
•
PXE Boot
capability
(This option
shows only
when "Network
Stack" =
Enabled)
Disabled
x
x
Booting via PXE (Preboot Executable
Environment) is disabled.
Only UEFI Network Stack is supported.
PXE = Preboot
Executable
Environment
Controls the booting
of a boot image that
can be loaded over
the network.
UEFI : IPv4
Only UEFI boot media that support
Internet protocol version 4 are
considered as PXE boot media.
Add Boot Options
First
Newly detected boot media are placed at the top of the boot
order.
Auto
x
x
Newly detected boot media are placed automatically in the boot
order, e.g. dependent on the device path for UEFI boot media.
Last
Newly detected boot media are placed at the bottom of the boot
order.
USB Boot
Enabled
Booting from USB devices is permitted.
Disabled
x
x
Booting from USB devices is not permitted.
SATA Boot
Enabled
x
x
Booting from SATA devices is permitted.
Disabled
Booting from SATA devices is not permitted.
NVME Boot
Enabled
x
x
Booting from NVME devices is permitted.
Disabled
Booting from NVME devices is not permitted.
Timeout
0 to 1800
0
0
Delay time in seconds during booting so that the user has time
to press the hotkey to open the firmware selection menu.
EFI
(Page 25)
EFI Boot Order Settings