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Chapter 4
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Installation
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 as they happen. iManager also comes with a
secure & encrypted EEPROM for storing important security keys or other customer
information. All the embedded functions are configured through the API and provide
corresponding utilities to demonstrate. These APIs comply with PICMG EAPI
(Embedded Application Programmable Interface) specifications and makes these
embedded features easier to integrate, speed development schedules, and provide
customer's with software continuity while upgrading hardware. More details of how to
use the APIs and utilities, please refer to the Advantech iManager 2.0 Software API
User Manual.