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4.1
S/W Introduction
The mission of Advantech Embedded Software Services is to "enhance quality of life
with Advantech platforms and Microsoft Windows Embedded technology." We enable
Windows Embedded software products on Advantech platforms to more effectively
support the embedded computing community. Customers are freed from the hassle
of dealing with multiple vendors (hardware suppliers, system integrators, embedded
OS distributors) for projects. Our goal is to make Windows Embedded software solu-
tions easily and widely available to the embedded computing community.
4.2
Driver Installation
The Intel Chipset Software Installation (CSI) utility installs the Windows INF files that
outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured.
4.2.1
Windows Driver Setup
To install the drivers on a Windows-based operating system, please connect to the
Internet, browse the website: http://support.advantech.com.tw, download the drivers
you want to install, and follow Driver Setup instructions to complete the installation
process.
4.2.2
Other OS
SOM-5899 supports Linux:
Ubuntu-17.10.1-desktop (4.13.0-21)
Fedora 27 Workstation (4.13.9-300)
4.3
Advantech iManager
Advantech platforms come equipped with iManager, a micro controller that provides
embedded features for system integrators. Embedded features have been moved
from the OS/BIOS level to the board level to increase reliability and simplify integra-
tion.
iManager works whether the operating system is running or not. It can count the boot
times and running hours of the device, monitor device health, and provide an
advanced watchdog to handle errors just as they happen. iManager also comes with
a secure & encrypted EEPROM for storing important security keys or other customer
defined information. All the embedded functions are configured through API and pro-
vide corresponding utilities. These APIs comply with PICMG EAPI (Embedded Appli-
cation Programmable Interface) specifications and unify in the same structures.
Embedded features easily integrate, speed up the development schedule, and pro-
vide the customer's with software continuity while upgrading hardware. For more
details regarding how to use the APIs and utilities, please refer to the Advantech
iManager 2.0 Software API User Manual.
SOM-5899 User Manual
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