American Megatrends' Aptio® Selected by MSI
Tuesday: May 31, 2005
Editorial Summary:
- Micro-Star International (MSI), a leading computer and electronics manufacturer, has selected AMI's Aptio system software for its upcoming EFI-based computer platforms.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - American Megatrends Inc. (AMI), a leading provider of storage and computing innovations, today announced that its premier EFI system software, Aptio, has been selected by Micro-Star International, a leading computer and electronics manufacturer, for enabling its computer platforms.
Charles Chiang, vice president of the R&D Division at MSI, stated: "The EFI specification and Aptio offer an appealing opportunity for motherboard manufacturers, who can continue innovating the hardware components while enjoying a higher cross-utilization of firmware drivers among different platforms, such as server, desktop and notebook designs. We chose Aptio for its highly modular structure and easy utilization."
"We’re proud to continue serving great companies such as MSI," said Mike Shields, Software sales of AMI for Asia-Pacific. "AMI Aptio extensible structure, based on component drivers, provides the ideal firmware technology for the fast-paced introduction of innovations in design that characterizes today’s computer server business."
Aptio system software provides a complete firmware solution based on the Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI, which implements the EFI 1.0 specification. An early adopter of EFI, AMI can offer extensive experience and support capability to motherboard manufacturers. Aptio provides a complete firmware solution, which includes development tools and support utilities that allow engineers to customize and enhance their platform BIOS.
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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