American Megatrends Demonstrates Aptio, its Next-Generation BIOS, at Intel Developer Forum.SAN FRANCISCO -- Editorial Summary --AMI will demonstrate Aptio(TM), its next-generation BIOS at booth 742 --AMI will present "Advancing the Framework for OEM/ODM Solutions" Wednesday, September 8, Session ID: EFIS EFIS Electronic Flight Instrument System EFIS European Federation of Immunological Societies (Berlin, Germany) EFIS ERO Frequency Information System (Europe) EFIS European Forest Information System 003 American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) will demonstrate Aptio(TM), its next-generation BIOS, at the Intel Developer Forum Intel Developer Forum (IDF), is a twice yearly gathering of technologists to discuss Intel products and products based around Intel products. The first IDF was in 1997. There is usually a Spring IDF and a Fall IDF. (IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) A wiring rack located between the MDF (main distribution frame) and the intended end user devices (telephones, routers, PCs, etc.). Cables run from the outside world to the MDF and then to the IDFs. See MDF and wiring rack. ). IDF takes place September 7-9 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California “San Francisco” redirects here. For other uses, see San Francisco (disambiguation). The City and County of San Francisco (EN IPA: [sænfrənˈsɪskoʊ] . Aptio(TM) is AMI's next-generation BIOS firmware based on the Intel(R) Platform Innovation Framework for EFI See UEFI. EFI - Extensible Firmware Interface , a new purpose-built architecture that represents the future of platform firmware enabling. AMI will demonstrate Aptio at booth 742 in the Exhibitor Showcase. Aptio is designed for OEM/ODM customers developing EFI and Framework-based solutions for upcoming products. Aptio currently allows customers to develop new features on proven and stable silicon before migrating to their next-generation platforms. Along with silicon enabling components, Aptio can be expanded using a variety of drivers, development tools, support utilities and pre-boot application solutions: --Development Applications: Visual eBIOS (VeB) and AMI Debug for EFI --Support Utilities: AMI Flash Utility suite, Change Logo Utility, SMBIOS SMBIOS System Management BIOS data management --AMI PreBoot Application (PBA PBA Professional Bowlers Association PBA Palm Beach Atlantic University (West Palm Beach, Florida) PBA Partial-Birth Abortion PBA Philippine Basketball Association PBA Public Broadcasting Atlanta (Georgia, USA) ) environment, allows OEM/ODM to store and execute pre-boot applications in a protected and hidden disk partition --AMI Graphical Setup Environment and Graphical Boot Manager, dramatically enhances the user experience when configuring the system --Graphical Execution Environment, used to rapidly develop GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. applications for EFI --Compatibility Support Module (CSM CSM - ["CSM - A Distributed Programming Language", S. Zhongxiu et al, IEEE Trans Soft Eng SE-13(4):497-500 (Apr 1987)]. ), providing "legacy BIOS" compatibility based on AMIBIOS AMIBIOS American Megatrends, Incorporated, Basic Input/Output System 8(TM) "We're excited to see how the Aptio solution exploits and extends the Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI," said Michael Richmond, Manager of Intel's Platform Software group. "The Framework provides AMI an advanced architecture for their firmware solution, enhanced by AMI's development tools, pre-boot applications and engineering expertise." AMI's Aptio solution is available for testing and evaluation using the Aptio Evaluation Kit, an AMI motherboard based on the Intel i875 chipset complete with an Aptio firmware solution. This motherboard allows software developers, testers and firmware engineers to evaluate the Framework 'out of the box'. Additional information on the Aptio Evaluation Kit is available at AMI's website, www.ami.com, or by e-mail, aptio@ami.com. "The Aptio Evaluation Kit is one example of how AMI has applied its experience to Intel's technology, taking the Framework from concept to a product-strength solution," said Brian Richardson, EFI Product Manager at American Megatrends, Inc. "Aptio is designed so an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and or ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) A contract manufacturer that uses its own designs and intellectual property (IP). See contract manufacturer. customer can use the Framework to produce a viable next-generation product." AMI's Brian Richardson will be presenting "Advancing the Framework for OEM/ODM Solutions" on Wednesday, September 8. Topics to be discussed during the presentation include: how to produce product-strength firmware using the Intel(R) Platform Innovation Framework for EFI, a review of the latest news regarding the Framework and how this improves firmware development, filling the gaps between today's BIOS and next-generation Framework firmware and AMI's solutions for the Framework. 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 AMIBIOS, but 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. AMI is an Associate Member with the Intel(R) Communications Alliance, a community of communications and embedded developers and solution providers. Headquartered in Atlanta, AMI has locations in the U.S., China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan 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: (C) 2004 American Megatrends Inc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. AMIBIOS is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Other products mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. American Megatrends reserves the right to update, change and/or modify these products at anytime. |
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