Technical support   
A.2 Troubleshooting 
  SIMATIC IPC627D/827D 
166  Operating Instructions, 09/2014, A5E32990859-AB 
 
This chapter provides you with tips on how to localize and troubleshoot frequently occurring 
problems.  
 
The device is not operational  There is no power supply to the 
device. 
•  Check the power supply, the network cable and 
the power plug. 
•  Check if the On/Off switch is in the correct  
position. 
Device is being operated outside 
the specified ambient. conditions 
•  Check the ambient conditions. 
•  After transport in cold weather, wait  
approximately 12 hours before switching on the 
device. 
Windows no longer boots  Settings in the BIOS Setup are 
incorrect 
•  Check the settings in the BIOS Setup "SATA 
Configuration" submenu 
•  Check the setting in the BIOS Setup Boot menu. 
The external monitor remains 
dark. 
The monitor is switched off. 
The monitor is in "power save" 
Press any key on the keyboard. 
The brightness button has been set 
to dark. 
Increase the screen brightness. For detailed  
information, refer to the monitor operating  
The power cord or the monitor 
cable is not connected. 
• 
Check whether the power cord has been properly 
connected to the monitor and to the system unit 
or to the grounded shockproof outlet. 
•  Check whether the monitor cable has been 
properly connected to the system unit and to the 
monitor. 
If the monitor screen still remains dark after you 
have performed these checks, please contact your 
The mouse pointer does not 
appear on the screen. 
The mouse driver is not loaded. 
Check if the mouse driver is correctly installed. 
The mouse is not connected.  Check whether the mouse lead is connected to the 
system unit. If you are using an adapter or extension 
for the mouse lead, check the connectors. 
Should the mouse cursor still not be visible on-
screen after completing these checks and measures, 
contact technical support. 
Wrong time and/or date on the 
PC. 
 
1.  Open the BIOS selection menu (see Technical 
specifications, section "BIOS description"). 
2.  Select BIOS setup, "Main" menu. 
3.  Set the time and date. 
Although the BIOS setting is 
OK, the time and data are still 
The backup battery is dead.  Replace the backup battery.