BIOS update with

SIMATIC IPC
FirmwareManager
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Table of contents

Table of contents
Legal information ..................................................................................................... 2
1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................... 4
1.2 Functionality ...................................................................................... 4
1.3 Components used ............................................................................. 5
1.4 Hardware requirements ..................................................................... 5
2 Operation ........................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Install FirmwareManager ................................................................... 6
2.2 Prepare the BIOS update................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Find the currently installed BIOS version............................................ 7
2.2.2 Download new BIOS version ............................................................. 8
2.3 Perform BIOS update (default mode) ................................................. 9
2.4 Perform BIOS update (unattended mode) ........................................ 12
2.5 Verify updated BIOS version ............................................................ 14
3 Appendix....................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Service and support ......................................................................... 15
3.2 Industry Mall .................................................................................... 16
3.3 Links and literature .......................................................................... 16
3.4 Change documentation .................................................................... 16
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1 Introduction

1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The SIMATIC IPC FirmwareManager software allows firmware components of
SIMATIC IPCs to be configured and replaced. This application example will
demonstrate how to use it to perform BIOS updates to your IPCs.
FirmwareManager is controlled with command line options. It enables direct input
of instructions, but can also be used in scripts or batch files, for example. This
means that complex changes in firmware components or configurations can be
made within a very short time and, depending on the application, this can also be
automated. Use within the UEFI Shell is also supported.
FirmwareManager makes it possible to perform a BIOS update while in operation.
Only the extracted ZIP archive of a BIOS update is needed on the hard drive of the
IPC. BIOS update installation with FirmwareManager offers the following
advantages:
• You do not need an external boot device (USB drive).
• You do not have to make any settings changes in the BIOS (e.g. changing the
boot order).
• You can conveniently start the update by executing a command line action.
• The command line API allows the installation to be automated to suit your
needs.
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1.2 Functionality
The SIMATIC IPC FirmwareManager is extracted on the IPC. Once extracted,
variants for different operating systems are available as executable files (.exe).
Each of these files has a command line interface (CLI) which can execute various
functions. The following functions are used in this application example:
• Display currently installed BIOS version
• Install a BIOS update

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1.3 Components used

The following hardware and software components were used to create this
application example:
Table 1-1: Hardware and software components
Component Quantity Item number Note
SIMATIC IPC647E 1 6AG4112-3LT78-5BY1 Device whose BIOS is to
be updated
Windows 10 (64-bit) 1 You can use other
operating systems that
FirmwareManager is
approved for.
SIMATIC IPC 1 6ES7648-6FA84-0YX0
FirmwareManager
V4.0.1

1.4 Hardware requirements

Only the following Siemens products are supported:
• SIMATIC IPC427D
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• SIMATIC IPC477D
• SIMATIC IPC627D
• SIMATIC IPC677D
• SIMATIC IPC647D
• SIMATIC IPC827D
• SIMATIC IPC847D
• SIMATIC IPC127E
• SIMATIC IPC227E
• SIMATIC IPC277E
• SIMATIC IPC427E
• SIMATIC IPC477E
• SIMATIC IPC627E
• SIMATIC IPC677E
• SIMATIC IPC647E
• SIMATIC IPC847E
• SIMATIC Field PG M5
• SIMATIC Field PG M6
• SIMATIC ITP1000

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2 Operation
This chapter describes how to perform a BIOS update using FirmwareManager and
the command line. The IPC being used will be updated from BIOS version
V25.02.07 to BIOS version V25.02.08. Two variations of the BIOS update are
described. You can decide which of them you wish to use:
• Default mode (see chapter 2.3)
• Unattended mode (see chapter 2.4)
In default mode, user input will be required during the BIOS update, for example so
that the user can confirm notices. In comparison to default mode, no user input will
be needed in unattended mode.

Note Additional information about the functions of FirmwareManager can be found in

the operator's manual to FirmwareManager, or be entering the command:

FWMgrWin64 -h

2.1 Install FirmwareManager

FirmwareManager is provided as a ZIP archive. This contains the program files for
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different operating systems (Figure 2-1). Extract the program files into a folder of
your choosing, e.g. to "D:\SIMATIC_IPC_FirmwareManager_V4.0.1".
Figure 2-1

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This application example is based on the Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system.

This is why the description below uses the program file "FWMgrWin64.exe". Find
the program file that matches your operating system in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1
Operating system Program file
UEFI Shell FwMgr.efi
Windows 32 bit FwMgrWin.exe
Windows 64 bit FwMgrWin64.exe
Linux 32 bit FwMgr32
Linux 64 bit FwMgr64

2.2 Prepare the BIOS update

2.2.1 Find the currently installed BIOS version

In order to find out if a BIOS update is necessary, first determine the BIOS version
installed on the IPC.

1. Run the command prompt as an administrator.

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Figure 2-2

2. Then switch to the drive and folder where FirmwareManager is stored. In this
example, the program files for FirmwareManager are located on the drive "D:"
in the folder "SIMATIC_IPC_FirmwareManager_V4.0.1".
d:
cd \SIMATIC_IPC_FirmwareManager_V4.0.1

3. Show the currently installed BIOS version by entering the following command:
FWMgrWin64.exe -i
This example uses an IPC model IPC647E with BIOS version V25.02.07 (see
highlight in Figure 2-3).

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Figure 2-3

4. You can find the latest BIOS updates on the article page for SIMATIC IPC (see
\3\). Here you can see if there is a newer BIOS version for your SIMATIC IPC.

2.2.2 Download new BIOS version

Download the latest BIOS version for your SIMATIC IPC from the SIOS portal and
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extract the ZIP archive to a folder on the IPC. Current BIOS versions can be found
online in Siemens Industry Online Support on the article page for SIMATIC IPC
BIOS updates (see \3\).
Figure 2-4

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2.3 Perform BIOS update (default mode)

1. Make sure that you have completed the steps from chapter 2.2.
2. Change to the folder where FirmwareManager was extracted.
3. Launch FirmwareManager with the parameter "-F" and specify the path where
you extracted the new BIOS version (1).
FWMgrWin64.exe -F D:\BIOS\V250208
4. The new BIOS version will be automatically detected and selected. In order to
continue, select the detected firmware by entering "1" with the keyboard, or
wait until the countdown expires (2).
Figure 2-5

2
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5. Once FirmwareManager has prepared all the necessary steps for the BIOS
update, the "Reboot required" message will appear.
Figure 2-6

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6. Close all running programs and restart the IPC by entering the following
command (1):
shutdown /r
7. A message will appear that the IPC will be shut down in less than a minute
(see highlight in Figure 2-11).
Figure 2-7
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8. The IPC will be shut down. After the IPC restarts, the following message will
appear with a countdown timer:
"Firmware Update: Press Y to continue or another key to abort…
Firmware Update: Continue in <n> second…"

Wait for the timer to expire. The IPC's BIOS will now be updated.

CAUTION Possible damage to the IPC.

An incomplete update can damage the IPC and put the system out of operation.
Do not interrupt the update process. Do not turn off the IPC during the update
process!

9. Once the countdown runs out, a message will appear that Bitlocker should be
disabled for the duration of the update process.
Note the message about the Bitlocker recovery key and confirm the question
with the "Y" key after starting the update.
Figure 2-8

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10. Then read the license conditions. Confirm the license conditions with the "Y"
key again to start the BIOS update.
Figure 2-9

11. The IPC will restart after the update process completes.
12. Continue with chapter 2.5 to check the BIOS version.
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2.4 Perform BIOS update (unattended mode)

Note The license conditions will be accepted automatically if you use the "Unattended
Option", -u.

1. Make sure that you have completed the steps from chapter 2.2.
2. Change to the folder where FirmwareManager was extracted.
3. Launch FirmwareManager with the parameters "-u -F" and specify the path
where you extracted the new BIOS version (1).
FWMgrWin64.exe -u -F D:\BIOS\V250208
4. The new BIOS version will be automatically detected and selected. Once
FirmwareManager has prepared all the necessary steps for the BIOS update,
the "Reboot required" message will appear.
Figure 2-10
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5. Close all running programs and restart the IPC by entering the following
command (1):
shutdown /r
6. A message will appear that the IPC will be shut down in less than a minute
(see highlight in Figure 2-11).

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Figure 2-11

7. The IPC's BIOS will be updated after it restarts.

CAUTION Possible damage to the IPC.

An incomplete update can damage the IPC and put the system out of operation.
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Do not interrupt the update process. Do not turn off the IPC during the update
process!

8. The IPC will restart after the update process completes.

9. Continue with chapter 2.5 to check the BIOS version.

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2.5 Verify updated BIOS version

In order to find the version of the updated BIOS, first find the installed BIOS version
of the IPC.
1. Run the command prompt as an administrator.
Figure 2-12

2. Then switch to the drive and folder where FirmwareManager is stored. In this
example, the program files for FirmwareManager are located on the drive "D:"
in the folder "SIMATIC_IPC_FirmwareManager_V4.0.1".
d:
cd \SIMATIC_IPC_FirmwareManager_V4.0.1
3. Display the currently installed BIOS version by launching FirmwareManager
again with the option "-i".
FWMgrWin64.exe -i
In this example, the BIOS was updated to version V25.02.08 (see highlighting
in Figure 2-13).
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Figure 2-13

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3 Appendix
3.1 Service and support
Industry Online Support
Do you have any questions or need assistance?
Siemens Industry Online Support offers round the clock access to our entire
service and support know-how and portfolio.
The Industry Online Support is the central address for information about our
products, solutions and services.
Product information, manuals, downloads, FAQs, application examples and videos
– all information is accessible with just a few mouse clicks:
support.industry.siemens.com

Technical Support
The Technical Support of Siemens Industry provides you fast and competent
support regarding all technical queries with numerous tailor-made offers
– ranging from basic support to individual support contracts.
Please send queries to Technical Support via Web form:
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/src
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Service offer
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• Plant data services
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Industry Online Support app

You will receive optimum support wherever you are with the "Siemens Industry
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3.2 Industry Mall

The Siemens Industry Mall is the platform on which the entire siemens Industry
product portfolio is accessible. From the selection of products to the order and the
delivery tracking, the Industry Mall enables the complete purchasing processing –
directly and independently of time and location:
mall.industry.siemens.com

3.3 Links and literature

Table 3-1
No. Topic
\1\ Siemens Industry Online Support
https://support.industry.siemens.com
\2\ Link to this entry page of this application example
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https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109793197
\3\ Siemens Industry Online Support, BIOS updates for SIMATIC IPCs
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3.4 Change documentation

Table 3-2
Version Date Modifications
V1.0 03/2021 First version

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