Siemens SIMATIC IPC PX-39A PRO - CPU Configuration

Configure firmware
2.4 "Advanced" tab
Firmware/BIOS description SIMATIC IPC BX-39A, IPC PX-39A, IPC PX-39A PRO
18 Operating Instructions, 01/2023, A5E51110693-AA
2.4.3 "CPU Configuration"
Calling "CPU Configuration"
Select: "Setup Utility (Page 10)" > "Advanced" > "CPU Configuration".
Firmware setting Value Setting in de-
livery state
Meaning
IPC BX-39A
IPC PX-39A
IPC PX-39A PRO
Intel (VMX) Virtualization
Technology
Disabled
The virtualization functionality of Intel® is locked.
Enabled
x
The virtualization functionality of Intel® is released.
VMM systems (virtual machine monitor) can use the
processor support for virtualization purposes (virtual
machine extensions VMX) and additional performance
features of the Vanderpool Technology hardware (VT).
Active Processor Cores
All
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
processor cores are inactive and are hidden from the
operating system. This can resolve certain problems
with software.
Note: The setting options depend on the device config-
uration.
2
3
4
5
6
7
Hyper-Threading
(only if the processor
type used supports Hy-
per-Threading )
Disabled
Hyper-Threading is disabled.
Enabled
x
Hyper-Threading is enabled (for Windows® and Linux
operating systems).
AES
Disabled
The secure encryption method AES (Advanced Encryp-
tion Standard) is not supported by hardware.
Enabled
x
The secure encryption method AES (Advanced Encryp-
tion Standard) is supported by hardware. Encryption
and decryption are accelerated.