12.5
Installing Software
12.5
12.5.1
General installation procedure
If the system is unstable or if the operating system reports errors, the delivery status of the
device can be easily restored using the Restore DVD. You can re-install the operating
system and relevant drivers using the Recovery CD and the "Documentation and Drivers"
CD.
Recovery CD:
The new recovery procedure is based on Windows PE (Preinstalled Environment). The CD
contains a Windows PE user interface with tools for configuring the hard drives and the
operating system.
Documentation and Drivers CD:
Contains the documentation and the hardware drivers.
Restore DVD:
Contains a hard disk image file with the original software (operating system with installed
hardware drivers).
SIMATIC Panel PC 877
Operating instructions, Release 07/2006, A5E00877780-01
Maintenance and service
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