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6.1 S/W Introduction
Advantech Embedded Software Services' mission 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 distributor) for projects. Our goal is to make Windows Embedded Software solu-
tions easily and widely available to the embedded computing community.
6.2 Driver Installation
The Intel Chipset Software Installation (CSI) utility installs the Windows INF files that
outline how the operating system and chipset components will be configured.
6.2.1 Windows Driver Setup
TS-207 supports Windows* 10. To install the drivers on a windows- based operation
system, please connect to internet and browse the website http:// support.advant-
ech.com.tw and download the drivers that you want to install and fol- low Driver
Setup instructions to complete the installation.
6.2.2 Other OS
TS-207 supports Linux: Ubuntu (by Request)
6.3 Advantech iManager
Advantech's 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 runs 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. iManager also comes with a secure and
encrypted EEPROM for storing important security keys or other customer defined
information. All the embedded functions are configured through API and provide cor-
responding utilities. These APIs comply with PICMG EAPI (Embedded Application
Programmable Interface) specifications and unify in the same structures. This makes
these embedded features easier to integrate, speed up development, and provide
software continuity during hardware upgrade. Please refer to Advantech iManager
2.0 Software API User Manual for more details.
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