Detailed descriptions
16.5 BIOS Setup
SIMATIC IPC647C
Operating Instructions, 12/2010, A5E02669337-02
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ME general settings
Figure 16-14 MEBx Intel(R) ME platform configuration
You cannot see all the switches in the menu at the same time. Use the arrow buttons to
display the hidden switches.
Entry Meaning
Intel(R) ME State Control Enable ME: Normal operation
Disable ME: Stops ME at a very early boot stage
to search for errors.
When searching for errors, ME can then be
excluded as a possible source of error.
No ME activities on a BUS.
Change ME Password Used to change the password
Password Policy Password policy that specifies the conditions
under which the password can be modified
remotely.
Network Setup Network settings, for example DHCP, IP address,
host name, domain name.
Activate Network Access Activates the network interface. This menu entry
only exists if the network is not activated.
Unconfigure Network Access Deactivates the network interface and resets the
network settings to their default values.
Remote Setup And Configuration Displays the current provisioning settings.
FW Update Settings Sets the user rights and the conditions under
which ME firmware updates can be transferred.
Set PRTC PRTC (protected real time clock) is an internal
ME clock, that is required in the ME, for example
for comparing times with TLS & Kerberos, time
stamps of events. Period of validity: 1.1.2004 –
4.1.2021.