AMI presents its Aptio® firmware solution based on EFI and the Framework at Intel Developer Forum in Taipei

Tuesday: April 12, 2005

Editorial Summary:

• AMI will demonstrate its Aptio next generation BIOS at Intel Developer Forum in Taipei on April 11-12 2005, at booth No.: A8
• Aptio provides tools and training for an easy migration to the new firmware platform

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, TAIWAN, April 11 – 12, 2005 - American Megatrends Inc. (AMI), a leading provider of storage and computing innovations worldwide, will showcase Aptio platform firmware, compatible with the EFI framework specifications, at booth A8.

Aptio 2.0 provides a complete platform software solution based on the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) and the Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI. Aptio main advantage is architectural extensibility: the possibility to add new technologies and components to a platform with ease. With Aptio, the code developed for a desktop platform can be utilized for a server or mobile computer with minimal effort.

"AMI Grand China offices are committed to support our customers to transition to the new platform paradigm at their own pace, with the training required to understand and master the EFI software architecture" said S.J. Lin, President of AMI Grand China.

"AMI has worked jointly with Intel for 5 years on EFI. Motherboard developers transitioning to EFI with Aptio will benefit from a complete set of great development tools, in-depth training and excellent support" said SJ "We are confident that products conforming to the Framework firmware specification will present a shorter, easier development cycle and greater adaptability to more advanced hardware components."

The strength of Aptio offering is based on:

• Robust framework code, extensively tested and improved by AMI
• Graphical development tools (VeB, AMI Debug) and support utilities (AMI Flash Update, ChangeLogo, DMIEdit, MMTool, AMIBCP) that provide a smooth transition from AMIBIOS8 to Aptio
• Graphical Setup Environment (GSE) and Pre-Boot Application (PBA) support AMI’s engineering support for customers developing & validating EFI solutions Visual eBIOS (VeB), the graphical development environment for AMIBIOS8, is also used for Aptio development. The proven & stable VeB environment allows AMIBIOS8 customers the opportunity to rapidly transition to Aptio, further reducing development time.

AMI Debug for EFI is a software debugger for Aptio & EFI applications that provides in-depth source debugging features, requiring inexpensive equipment such as a PC and serial and USB Cables to connect the target system. AMI Debug for EFI can be used to debug Aptio PEI & DXE code.

The AMI Graphical Setup Environment (GSE) represents a new approach to system boot, providing a graphical pre-OS interface for the end-user. Traditional BIOS setup is replaced with an intuitive mouse-based interface, easily customized for any OEM look & feel. Pre-boot applications (PBA) such as AMI Rescue are also launched from a graphical dialog. GSE can instantly integrate third-party applications of OEM choice. Alternatively, OEMs can utilize the AMI Text Setup Environment (TSE) for a look and feel consistent with traditional BIOS setup.

AMI provides a complete and effective EFI Training Program that can be customized on customer’s request. "Stage 1" training provides an introduction to the Aptio code structure and concepts. "Stage 2" training focuses on porting skills and advanced Aptio concepts.

About AMI : Founded in 1985 and known worldwide for AMIBIOS®, American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) supplies state-of-the-art hardware, software, and utilities to top-tier manufacturers of desktop, server, mobile and embedded systems. AMI’s industry leading Aptio® V UEFI BIOS firmware, innovative StorTrends® Network Storage hardware and software products and MegaRAC® remote server management solutions continue to garner industry acclaim and awards around the world. In line with the diversity of its technology and product line, AMI is a member of a number of industry associations and standards groups, such as the Unified EFI Forum (UEFI), the Intel® Intelligent Systems Alliance and the Trusted Computing Group (TCG). Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, AMI has locations in the U.S., China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan to better serve its customers.

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