Phoenix Announces a Full Suite of ACPI Solutions for the Next Generation of PCs
SAN JOSE, Calif. — June 24, 1997 — Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PTEC) – the leading supplier of standards-based system enabling software for the PC industry is announcing a full suite of ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) firmware solutions and development tools for PC manufacturers. The ACPI specification, developed by Intel, Microsoft and Toshiba, gives the operating system of a PC the ability to monitor and control system configuration and power management. ACPI is a key element of Microsoft's OnNow Initiative for instantly accessible PC's and easier to use platforms. Phoenix is working closely with Microsoft and Intel to develop, test and bring to market a complete suite of products that enable PC97/PC98, OnNow and ACPI functionality in desktop, portable and server computing environments.
The Phoenix ACPI suite includes new products such as LogoPlus(tm) ACPI BIOS, a new firmware foundation that enables the minimum system power management and configuration requirements for new PCs; Advanced ACPI BIOS, to enable full ACPI power management functions and Plug and Play capabilities; and the powerful ACPI Architect(tm), a proprietary utility to assist developers in creating ACPI Source Language (ASL) code. Phoenix's ACPI products are available for desktop, server and notebook PC's and can be customized for particular OEM preferences.
Phoenix is demonstrating key components of the ACPI suite today at a briefing session at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Burlingame, CA.
"Phoenix was a key partner in the initial development of the ACPI specification Operating System support by providing the system firmware for our first development platforms," said Mike Flora, Hardware Technical Evangelist, Microsoft. "Phoenix's system-wide support for ACPI will help many companies produce the first generation of OnNow and PC97/PC98 compliant personal computers."
Phoenix is enabling ACPI functionality in leading industry chipsets such as the Intel 430TX PCI set. Phoenix is also providing ACPI functionality for new PCs through firmware for Chipsets, Super I/O, Audio, Video, MMX and Keyboard controllers. Phoenix is working with key silicon vendors to develop ACPI solutions including: ATI, ESS, Intel, NeoMagic, Mitsubishi, National Semiconductor, SMC and Yamaha.
"Phoenix played a key role in developing ACPI capability for the 430TX chipset," said Randy Scott, platform architecture manager of Intel's PCD division. "The 430TX is the first of a new generation of chipsets to bring the power management features of notebooks to desktop PCs."
"Fujitsu has been working with Phoenix for several months to develop ACPI compliant systems that utilize their ACPI BIOS solution," said Sadao Fukatsu, director systems architecture of Fujitsu Personal Systems Incorporated's advanced systems development group. "With their help we are designing notebook PCs that are fully ACPI compliant and will continue to lead the industry in this area."
"Hewlett-Packard has actively pursued ACPI developments in partnership with Phoenix for almost two years," said Patrick-Gilles Maillot, BIOS and Support manager in the Commercial Desktop Computing Division of Hewlett-Packard. "Our common efforts have led to optimized designs and features on upcoming HP desktops for the benefit of our customers."
Phoenix Technologies is the world's largest supplier of standards-based compatibility software to the personal computer industry. The company's system-level software products, such as PhoenixBIOS(tm) for desktops, NoteBIOS(tm) for portables, PicoBIOS(tm) for handheld and embedded systems and ServerBIOS(tm) for servers, allow PC manufacturers to increase product differentiation, reduce product cycle time to market as well as cut internal engineering costs. Phoenix's Virtual Chips product line supports interconnect standards including PC Cards/CardBus, PCI, USB, AGP and other emerging interfaces. Information on all Phoenix Technologies products is available on the World Wide Web at www.phoenix.com .
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