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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, speeds up
development schedules, and provides the customers with software continuity while
upgrading hardware. For more details regarding how to use the APIs and utilities,
please refer to Advantech iManager 2.0 Software API User Manual.