American Megatrends Introduces Aptio Evaluation Kit for EFI.ATLANTA -- Editorial Summary --Aptio(TM) Evaluation Kit allows customers to evaluate EFI See UEFI. EFI - Extensible Firmware Interface and Aptio firmware on a stable hardware solution --Includes an Intel i875 chipset-based motherboard, documentation, utilities and applications American Megatrends Inc.(AMI), a leader in BIOS and firmware solutions, announces the Aptio(TM) Evaluation Kit, a complete solution for developers evaluating next-generation BIOS solutions based on the Extensible Firmware Interface (specification) Extensible Firmware Interface - (EFI) A specification originating from Intel Corporation, defining the interface between an operating system and platform firmware, and aiming to reduce OS dependence on details of the firmware implementation. EFI Home. (EFI) and the Intel(R) Platform Innovation Framework for EFI ("the Framework"). 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'. "AMI is very excited about the release of its Aptio Evaluation Kit," said S. Shankar, AMI's president. "The focus of AMI's engineers has not only been to create a solution under EFI, but a complete set of development tools, utilities and add-ons for the EFI environment. We are shipping the Aptio Evaluation Kit and are prepared for the product release of Aptio later this month." Aptio is AMI's next-generation BIOS firmware based on the Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI, a new purpose-built architecture that represents the future of platform firmware enabling. AMI will be demonstrating Aptio at booth 742, in the Exhibitor Showcase, 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. in San Francisco, CA September 7-9, 2004. Aptio is designed for OEM/ODM customers developing EFI and Framework 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 To correct a problem in hardware or software. Debugging software means locating the errors in the source code (the program logic). Debugging hardware means finding errors in the circuit design (logical circuits) or in the physical interconnections of the circuits. 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) "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 AMI. "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 sales representatives are currently taking orders for the Aptio Evaluation Kit. For more information, contact an AMI software sales representative at 800.828.9264, visit www.ami.com or e-mail aptio@ami.com. 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: 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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