American Megatrends Previews EFI Development Tools and Computing Solutions at Intel Developer Forum Taipei and Bejing, Spring 2004.Business Editors 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. TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2004 Editorial Summary -- AMI will preview development tools and pre-boot applications for the Intel(R) Platform Innovation Framework for EFI See UEFI. EFI - Extensible Firmware Interface at Intel Developer Forum (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. ) held April 12-13 in Taipei, Taiwan, booth A24, and April 14-15 in Beijing, PRC, booth #53. -- AMI will present on the topic, OEM Firmware Development using the Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI. -- AMI will showcase its latest developments in platform management for 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 2.0 and digital KVM over IP. American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) will preview computing innovations 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 IPMI 2.0 specification and will demonstrate its recently announced standalone zero-U, digital KVM over IP solution in booth A29. IDF takes place at the Taipei International Convention Center, April 12 through 13, 2004. "With its new product offerings, tools and pre-boot applications designed for the Intel(R) Platform Innovation Framework for EFI, AMI is focused on providing leading-edge computing technology to the industry," said Mike Richmond, Manager of Intel's Platform Software team. "Building on the Framework enables AMI to begin transitioning its customers beyond the 23-year old legacy BIOS." The EFI Specification defines a new driver-based model for the OS-firmware interface. "As a leader in the system software market, AMI believes that the transition beyond legacy BIOS to a new software model based on EFI Framework must be smooth and effortless for its customers. Our goal is to provide tangible benefits in terms of time to market for OEMs/ODMs and of usability and speed for end-users," said S.J. Lin, AMI Taiwan CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . AMI designed additional tools for the EFI Framework, including EFI compliant pre-boot applications: -- VeB graphical development environment for "the Framework" -- OEM/ODM firmware development kit, complemented by a highly usable and captivating Graphical User Interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to -- AMI Debug for EFI, offering source-level application and firmware debugging capabilities -- A rich pre-boot application set that includes a web-browser and a multimedia entertainment suite; -- Non-destructive recovery tools and in-depth diagnostics -- 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)]. ), for compatibility with legacy BIOS run-time code Brian Richardson, AMIBIOS AMIBIOS American Megatrends, Incorporated, Basic Input/Output System (R) sales engineer and regular presenter at IDF, will present on the topic: "OEM firmware development using the Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI" AMI will showcase a wide range of computing technologies, including its new digital KVM over IP switch and platform management solution based on the IPMI 2.0 specification. 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 AMIBIOS(R), but also offers innovative storage and remote management solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, AMI has locations in the U.S. and throughout the world including Chennai, Munich, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo. For more information visit www.ami.com. |
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