AMIBIOS8 Supports Intel Pentium M Processor-Based Communications Reference Platforms.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2003 Editorial Summary -- AMIBIOS AMIBIOS American Megatrends, Incorporated, Basic Input/Output System 8(TM) now supports Embedded Intel(R) Architecture reference boards, which are shipped to communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. builders to demonstrate the features and functionality of the Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor. AMI is proud to announce that its flagship BIOS software, AMIBIOS8, supports Intel(R) Architecture reference platforms based on the combination of the Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor and the Intel(R) E7501 chipset. The Pentium M A family of CPUs from Intel that are part of its Centrino brand for mobile computing. Introduced in 2003 at speeds up to 1.6 GHz, it was formerly code named "Banias." Introduced in 2004, the second-generation Pentium M (code named "Dothan") uses the same chip package but is built with 90 processor is targeted at applications requiring high speed and low power. When used in combination with the Intel E7501 chipset, the Intel Pentium M processor is an ideal solution for communications applications. The combination of the Intel Pentium M processor and Intel E7501 chipset is particularly suitable for ultra-dense, bladed communications applications that require: -- Faster execution of compute-intensive applications such as security and call forwarding call forwarding n. A telephone service that enables a customer to have an incoming call automatically rerouted to another extension. Noun 1. -- Dynamic power control enabling more efficient operation for systems requiring high-availability and energy conservation -- Form factors that are compatible with compactPCI (cPCI) and advanced TCA See AdvancedTCA. (aTCA) used in telecommunication fields Compatibility with the Intel Architecture and a rich development environment help communications designers to shorten time-to-market and focus on adding value to their specific, often sophisticated applications. AMIBIOS8 is specifically designed to give flexibility and to speed time-to-market for embedded developers. AMIBIOS8 modular architecture enables designers to pick and choose the BIOS modules enabling only those functions required by their applications. This minimizes the flash memory required to store the BIOS ROM image A ROM image, or simply ROM, is a computer file which contains a copy of the data from a read-only memory chip, often from a video game cartridge, a computer's firmware, or from an arcade game's main board. . Developers can mix server and mobile features as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . AMIBIOS8 is the only BIOS providing developers with a graphic development environment, Visual eBIOS, that dramatically simplifies BIOS development. VeB comes with several tools, such as Project Wizard, a built-in text editor and the IRQ (Interrupt ReQuest) A hardware interrupt on a PC. There are 16 IRQ lines used to signal the CPU that a peripheral event has started or terminated. Except for PCI devices, two devices cannot use the same line. Routing Wizard. VeB allows developers to view their project according to their file tree or by BIOS component. The AMIBIOS8 Integrated Debugger provides functionality similar to that of an In-Circuit Emulator at a fraction of the cost. A number of utilities are available to support customers, like LinuxFlash for flashing the BIOS on Linux systems and Multiflash, which upgrades a sequence of nodes on a network. AMIBIOS8 supports headless operation and IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) A protocol for monitoring server hardware for temperature, voltage, chassis intrusion, etc. Introduced in 1998 by Intel, HP, NEC and Dell, IPMI defines a standard set of messages for the characteristics of hardware v1.5, specifically targeted to the manageability and high availability of telco servers and embedded boards. "The features of American Megatrend's AMIBIOS8 provide communications board manufacturers with the modularity they require in their development environments," said Bill Chalmers, engineering director, Embedded Intel Architecture Division. "Including it in our Intel Pentium M processor and Intel E7501 chipset reference products provides customers with the elements they need to bring their end product to market faster." About AMI Founded in 1985, American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) has dedicated its resources to providing OEMs, resellers and systems integrators with leading edge computer technologies. Privately held, AMI is best known for its BIOS, but it also supplies state-of-the-art hardware, software and utilities to over 55 percent of today's high-tech manufacturers. AMI offers high-density motherboards, disk subsystems and innovative storage solutions and is a voting member of the Storage Networking Industry Association An association of producers and consumers of storage networking products, whose goal is to further storage networking technology and applications. The Storage Networking Industry Association, or SNIA (SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association, San Francisco, CA, www.snia.org) An organization devoted to the advancement of mission critical storage systems. Founded in 1997, its goal is to determine the standards that must be developed to allow hosts and storage systems to interact via ). Headquartered in Atlanta, AMI has locations throughout the world including Chennai, Munich, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo to better serve its customers. For more information on AMI products and services, call 1-800-U-BUY-AMI or visit www.ami.com. Statement of Liability: Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Products mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. No warranties are made, either express or implied, with regard to the contents of this work, its merchantability mer·chant·a·ble adj. 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