NORCROSS, GEORGIA: AMI, Inc. (AMI), a global leader in BIOS, remote management tools, network data storage products and unique solutions based on the Linux® and Android™ operating systems, is pleased to announce the addition of UEFI Bluetooth® keyboard support for the Intel® Compute Stick in its flagship Aptio® V UEFI Firmware.
The Intel® Compute Stick is a small form factor computer with a quad-core Intel® Atom™ processor and Intel® HD Graphics. It features integrated WiFi® and Bluetooth capability and offers 32 GB of storage and 2 GB of RAM memory along with a USB 2.0 port and microSD™ card reader that can be plugged into any HDMI capable monitor. Users can add their own Bluetooth peripherals, such as keyboard and mouse, to create a full-fledged computer from this tiny yet powerful device.
By adding Bluetooth keyboard support to Aptio V, the flagship UEFI firmware from AMI, users of small form factor devices like the Intel® Compute Stick can now access the UEFI BIOS settings with their Bluetooth keyboard to make BIOS customizations that get the most out of these pocket powerhouse computers.
“The Intel® Compute Stick is a remarkable innovation that transforms any HDMI monitor or TV into a computer,” commented Subramonian Shankar, President and CEO of AMI. “By adding Bluetooth keyboard support to Aptio V UEFI Firmware, users can now access the BIOS configuration screens – making the Intel® Compute Stick even more powerful, flexible and useful in the hands of consumers.”
“Intel is pleased to have partnered with AMI on this achievement,” said Joel Christensen, General Manager, Intel® Compute Stick. “Adding the ability to utilize Bluetooth keyboards while in BIOS is a great step in improving the end user experience.”
For more information on Bluetooth support in Aptio V UEFI Firmware from AMI, please contact your AMI representative at 1-800-828-9264 / +1-770-246-8600 or visit ami.com.
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