Siemens SIMATIC IPC PX-39A PRO - Page 28

Configure firmware
2.5 "Security" tab
Firmware/BIOS description SIMATIC IPC BX-39A, IPC PX-39A, IPC PX-39A PRO
28 Operating Instructions, 01/2023, A5E51110693-AA
Firmware setting Value Setting in de-
livery state
Meaning
Clear TPM
Off
x
The content of the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) re-
mains unchanged.
On
The content of the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is de-
leted.
Password/Setup
Management Inter-
face
Enable both
x
The interfaces for password configuration and setup con-
figuration are both enabled. The passwords and the setup
settings can be changed via the software and via the Set-
up Utility.
Note: The software requires the current password to be
able to perform a change.
Enable Password
Interface
The interface for password configuration is enabled. The
passwords can be changed via the software and via the
Setup Utility.
The setup configuration interface is disabled. The setup
settings can only be changed via the Setup Utility.
Enable Setup Inter-
face
The password configuration interface is disabled. The
passwords can only be changed via the Setup Utility.
The setup configuration interface is enabled. The setup
settings can be changed via the software and via the Set-
up Utility.
Disabled
The interfaces for password configuration and setup con-
figuration are both disabled. The passwords and the setup
settings can only be changed via the Setup Utility.
Set Supervisor Pass-
word
Here you can set a general password for full access to the
firmware settings.
A password prompt then appears before the firmware is
opened. After correct entry of the general password, it
can be changed by entering a new one. If no password is
entered and only the <Return> key is pressed, the config-
ured general password is deleted, thereby disabling the
password prompt again.
NOTICE:
If you lose the general password that you defined during
firmware setup, the device must be reset by the manufac-
turer.
• Make a note of the general password and keep it in a
safe place.
• Protect the general password from unauthorized ac-
cess.
• Power on Pass-
word
(only if a "Supervi-
sor Password" was
set up)
Enabled
A password prompt is displayed for every boot procedure.
The general password or the user password must be en-
tered.
Disabled
x
A password prompt appears only when the setup utility is
opened. The general password or the user password must
be entered.