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Insyde Software Launches UEFI Firmware for Intel Atom Processor E6xxSep 22, 2010 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Insyde Software, a provider of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface based firmware and an Affiliate Member of the Intel Embedded Alliance, has launched the InsydeH2O UEFI firmware solution for the Intel Atom processor E6xx series. InsydeH2O support is available now for the Intel Atom processor E6xx series, Intel Platform Controller Hub EG20T, and a variety of I/O Hubs from third parties, the company said. InsydeH2O for the Intel Atom processor E6xx series is targeted at embedded devices and markets, including industrial automation, retail, gaming and digital signage. As part of its standard product offering, InsydeH2O supports the Intel Platform Controller Hub EG20T, supporting a range of common I/O blocks such as SATA, USB Host and Device, SD/SDIO/MMC, and Gigabit Ethernet MAC. With the addition of I/O Hubs from third parties, such as Oki Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics and Realtek, embedded systems makers can meet the specific I/O requirements of many embedded applications, such as in-vehicle infotainment systems, media phones and premise service gateways. In addition, they can be assured that Insyde Software's UEFI firmware for the Intel Atom E6xx processor series is production ready and highly customizable to support critical embedded design requirements, including fast boot, console redirection, ACPI, TPM security, and more. "Insyde Software's support of the Intel Atom E6xx series ensures developers have the latest BIOS technology available for low-power embedded systems," said Stephen Gentile, SVP at Insyde Software. "Embedded systems developers can get products to market faster with InsydeH2O's graphical based H2OVIP integrated development tool and OEMs get the fastest boot times available with Insyde's patented BlinkBoot technology." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |