Embedded BIOS 2000
General Software, Inc. — November 2002

Modular architecture and full source code model allow easy adaptation to precise requirements
- Embedded-specific feature sets provide flexibility to tune behavior to fully custom embedded implementation
- 850+ configurations reduce image size and complexity to perfect fit
- Re-use of modular components reduces each new project cost
- Support for industry-standard initiatives like APM, ACPI, "El Torito" CDROM boot, PCI, plug-and-play, PXE, SMBIOS, SMM, SMP, and Legacy USB
- Headless and remote console operation
- Burn-in diagnostics
- Built-in debugger
- Remote access disk and Flash updating
- On-target BIOS reflashing
- Solid-state disk emulators
- Optional multimedia (graphical and/or audio) POST
- Standard parts of the architecture provide for OEM-configurable POST, dynamic OEM-written policy at the board design level, chipset, Super I/O, and CPU configuration, and a comprehensive setup screen system
- Support for industry standard OSs
- Expandable with prewritten device management applications that operate independently of the OS for enhanced reliability
- Backed by world-class training, support, and engineering services
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