Advantech Imanager - Advantech SOM-7533 User Manual

4.3

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 just as they happen. iManager also comes with
a secure and encrypted EEPROM for storing important security keys or other cus-
tomer-defined information. All the embedded functions are configured through API
and provide corresponding utilities to demonstrate. These APIs comply with PICMG
EAPI (Embedded Application Programmable Interface) specifications and unify in the
same structures. It makes these embedded features easier to integrate, speeding up
development schedules and providing the customers with software continuity when
upgrading hardware. For more details on how to use the APIs and utilities, please
refer to the Advantech iManager 2.0 Software API User Manual.
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