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Intel(R) 3100 Chipset Support Module Available From General Software

Posted on: Monday, 19 June 2006, 15:00 CDT

General Software, Inc., the leading supplier of embedded x86 firmware solutions, today introduced a support module for the Intel(R) 3100 Chipset. The new Embedded BIOS(R) 2000 support module enables designers to build differentiated products around the new chipset. With the server-class memory and I/O controller functions combined in a single component, the Intel(R) 3100 chipset is the first integrated Intel chipset specifically optimized for embedded, communications and storage applications. The chipset addresses the need for high performance, high reliability, and low power designs within a small form factor when combined with Intel processors.

"Users of Embedded BIOS 2000 can quickly migrate to this new Intel chipset and release products to market using our Intel 3100 chipset support module. Embedded developers will find that the support module feature set will enable them to create highly differentiated products," said Steve Dearden, General Software's vice president of sales and marketing.

General Software's new Intel 3100 Support Module is provided as an option for Embedded BIOS 2000 and is licensed in source code form. Developers customize the BIOS to fit the exact needs of the device they are creating. The support module includes full support for the chipset's key features which include: PCI Express, DDR2 memory devices, and Enhanced Direct Memory Access (EDMA). The support module is available for immediate shipment. Development licenses are $7,500.

About Embedded BIOS(R) 2000

Embedded BIOS 2000 is the leading BIOS SDK for embedded x86 designs, with over 850 OEM-customizable configuration parameters, support for multiple embedded operating systems, and support for major OS and hardware initiatives. Embedded BIOS 2000 addresses the entire lifecycle of products, from board bring-up, configuration prototyping, testing with system diagnostics, and product manufacturing to in-field diagnostics and software reload. Features include an integrated debugger; quick boot; console redirection; highly configurable POST; manufacturing mode; ROM, RAM, and Flash file systems; support for a host of industry initiatives; and much more. Embedded BIOS 2000 supports industry-standard operating systems that run on PC-compatible hardware, including the full spectrum of Windows, Linux, and real-time operating systems.

About Firmbase(R) SDK

The Firmbase(R) Software Development Kit is used by developers to create firmware applications that harness Firmbase(R) Technology. Firmbase Technology is General Software's patented 32-bit firmware infrastructure that contributes the surety and trust expected from firmware applications. A non-stop SMM envelope keeps firmware applications running, even when the OS and user application have failed, or are missing. Firmbase Technology is ROM-resident and provides a chain of trust from power-on to OS boot and beyond. It supplies the user-level security for the BIOS and for firmware applications which do not run under OS control.

About the Firmware Application Suite(TM)

The Firmware Application Suite is an integrated set of prewritten and tested applications employing Firmbase Technology that provide important device management functions. The applications include Boot Security, for ensuring device and application integrity, Platform Update Facility for manually or remotely installing new firmware, OS or user application images, and a High Availability Monitor which is capable of detecting and responding to OS and user application failures.

About General Software, Inc.

General Software, Inc. provides superior embedded x86 firmware solutions and world-class support for OEM manufacturers of telecommunications, data communications, consumer electronics, dedicated servers, and other specialized computing devices. General Software's well-architected and reliable firmware products reduce risk, speed development, and address embedded OEM product lifecycle needs. For more information about General Software and its embedded firmware, visit www.gensw.com, e-mail sales@gensw.com, or call 800-850-5755 or 425-576-8300.

 General Software, Inc. Kate Johnsen Tel 425.576.8300 ext 229 Email: Contact via http://www.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=52FF77241C5E6D27  

SOURCE: General Software, Inc.

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