Programmer's Guide to the Amibios: Includes Descriptions of Pci, Apm, and Socket Services Bios Functions
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Author Description
The Programmer's Guide to the AMIBIOS was created by American Megatrends, Inc., manufacturer of the world-famous AMIBIOS. More than half of the world's AT-compatible computers contain an AMIBIOS.Perfect for software engineers and programmers who use BIOS calls, the Programmer's Guide to the AMIBIOS is the most comprehensive source of information on BIOS software available anywhere. This book not only describes all standard ISA and EISA system BIOS functions, it also includes complete documentation of the new PCMCIA Socket Services, Advanced Power Management (APM), and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) BIOS functions.
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THE THESIS
This guide serves as the definitive technical reference for software engineers and developers requiring direct interaction with American Megatrends BIOS functions. Authored by the technical team at American Megatrends, Inc., the book provides the necessary documentation to interface with system-level firmware. It establishes a framework for understanding how software communicates with hardware components in AT-compatible systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Documentation for standard ISA and EISA system BIOS functions
- Technical specifications for PCMCIA Socket Services
- Implementation details for Advanced Power Management (APM)
- Functional descriptions for Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) BIOS calls
Scope Limits
- Does not cover non-AMI BIOS implementations
- Excludes high-level application software development
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this as a foundational technical manual for systems programmers working with legacy PC architecture. Readers frequently note the high density of technical specifications and the necessity of this text for low-level firmware development.
Page Count:
512
Publication Date:
1993-01-01
Publisher:
Computing McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070015619
ISBN-13:
9780070015616
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