SIMATIC IPC427C 
Operating Instructions, 04/2009, A5E02414743-01 
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Commissioning 
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7.1  Note before commissioning 
Factory state 
The SIMATIC IPC427C is available in the following versions:   
●  With the Windows Embedded Standard 2009 operating system (pre-installed on 
CompactFlash card, SSD drive or the hard disk) 
●  With the Windows XP Professional operating system (pre-installed on SSD drive or the 
hard disk) 
●  Without operating system 
Connections before commissioning 
Before connecting the device to the power supply, a DVI or CRT monitor should be 
connected in order for it to be correctly detected by the BIOS and the operating system 
during startup. 
 
CAUTION 
 
Risk of damage to the device 
If condensation has developed, wait at least 12 hours before commissioning the device. 
 
NOTICE 
 
Windows Embedded Standard 2009: Read the EWF and FBWF information 
Two configurable write filters (Enhanced Write Filter and File Based Write Filter) are 
provided with Windows Embedded Standard 2009. Please be aware of this when activating 
and using the EWF/FBWF information, otherwise you may experience data loss. 
 
 
Note 
Setting up CompactFlash cards on the employed device 
If you want to use CompactFlash cards with the device, they need to be set up on the 
device. CompactFlash cards set up on other devices will not boot due to the differing drive 
parameters.