Start the Beckhoff Service Tool (BST)
The industrial PC must be booted from the BST stick in order to start the BST. Observe the boot order in the BIOS.
If the BST doesn't start, this means that the boot order has been changed or you are not using the correct BST version for the industrial PC in use. Check the boot order in the BIOS and whether you are using the correct BST version.
Requirements:
- The BST stick must be connected directly to the industrial PC without a USB hub or a USB extension.
- The USB stick is the first boot medium in the BIOS.
- Correct BST version for the industrial PC in use.
Start the BST as follows:
- 1. Connect the BST stick to the industrial PC and start the industrial PC.
- 2. The BST is started and the start page is displayed.
- if the BST does not start - - 3. Restart the industrial PC and press [Del].
The BIOS setup is started. - 4. Check under Boot > FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities whether the option Beckhoff Stick is set under Boot Option #1.
- 5. Check under Boot > Boot mode select whether the correct boot mode is selected for your BST. In DUAL mode the correct boot mode is selected automatically, depending on the BST.
- 6. Save the settings and exit from the BIOS.
- The BST is started with the correct boot order and the correct BST for Legacy or UEFI BIOS.