Device maintenance and repair 
  7.6 Configuring firmware/BIOS 
SIMATIC IPC PX-39A PRO 
Operating Instructions, 11/2022, A5E51699950-AA  
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7.6  Configuring firmware/BIOS 
For information on configuring firmware/BIOS and on the firmware/BIOS settings in the 
delivery state, refer to the detailed firmware/BIOS description, see "Important instructions and 
manuals for operating the device (Page 10)". 
Note 
If your IPC fails to boot, for example, by crashing during a BIOS update, contact your local 
SIEMENS representative. 
You can find information on "BIOS Recovery" and "ME update" under "Pin assignment of the 
internal interfaces (Page 115)". 
7.7  Backing up data and changing partitions 
We recommend the "SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator" software to back up data under 
Windows®, see "Important instructions and manuals for operating the device (Page 10)".  
7.8  Recycling and disposal 
The devices described in these operating instructions can be recycled thanks to their low level 
of pollutants. Contact a certified disposal service company for electronic scrap for 
environmentally sound recycling and disposal of your old device, and dispose of it according 
to the relevant regulations in your country.