American Megatrends Corporate Overview

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1 American Megatrends Corporate Overview A Leader in BIOS, Server Management and Network Storage Innovations since 1985 Public Document (PUB) Updated January 12, 2018 Copyright 2018 American Megatrends Inc. Public Document (PUB)

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3 CORPORATE BACKGROUND

4 A Successful and Stable Company AMI is #1 in BIOS/UEFI Long history of success and stability Privately held company, founded in 1985 Stable corporate structure (same CEO since 1985) Over 1300 employees worldwide, with headcount growing into 2018 Comprehensive product catalog for OEM/ODM customers BIOS, UEFI, utilities, remote management, storage ISO 9001:2015 certified

5 Global Footprint to Support Customers United States Locations Atlanta, Georgia (Headquarters) Austin, Texas (Field Office) San Jose, CA (Field Office) Portland, OR (Field Office) International Locations Munich, Germany Chennai, India Tokyo, Japan Seoul, Korea Taipei, Taiwan Kunshan, China Jinan, China Shenzhen, China (Field Office)

6 The AMI Advantage AMI is a one-stop shop for all System Components and Management Tools From Embedded Controllers to BIOS/UEFI, Remote Management to Network Storage Support integrated into each AMI solution AMI takes a holistic approach across all product groups American Megatrends Corporate Mission Statement: AMI provides the highest quality products to its valued customers and partners the first time, every time

7 End-to-End Solutions, All Under One Roof BIOS & UEFI Firmware Remote Management BIOS/UEFI Tools & Utilities Engineering Services Data Storage Solutions AMI is the only BIOS vendor to offer a complete array of end-toend products to support the entire computing infrastructure

8 Superior Validation - Worldwide Quality Assurance Labs based in US, Taiwan, China & India Using off-the-shelf equipment and AMI proprietary methods Chipset Validation Work closely with major Si vendors to ensure full feature validation Common emodules across all markets Validation and feedback from one improves all products

9 Responding to Customer Needs Comprehensive support structure for a demanding ecosystem Direct engineer-to-engineer support model Fully-featured bug and project tracking website called Enterprise Information Portal (EIP) Central catalog of all documents in Customer Portal 24/7 access to AMI source trees via Subversion (SVN) Custom training courses for specific customer needs

10 Direct and Effective Support from AMI AMI does not use third parties or agents for support Customer engineers are in direct contact with AMI engineers Issues are resolved quickly and effectively Identical support model from all AMI offices worldwide

11 Training to Accelerate the Learning Process Training courses from AMI get our source license customers up and running quickly Typical courses are 3-5 days, based on customer needs and experience Topics covered are fully tailored to specific customer needs and expectations Training can be conducted at AMI Atlanta HQ or customer facility Training at AMI HQ allows requested AMI engineers and staff can participate If several customer engineers must attend, can be easier to conduct at customer site

12 BIOS AND UEFI FIRMWARE

13 Simplifying UEFI Aptio delivers key advantages: Robust development tools for BIOS & UEFI Drop-in BIOS features based on AMI emodules Direct global support model Features Quickly port BIOS from CRB Instant access to Aptio docs & source code Superior Aptio emodule framework: Add features from AMI s source catalog or create emodules for custom features Tools Support

14 Superior Design AMI invented the emodule in 2001 emodules provide drop-in BIOS & UEFI features at the source level Modular architecture for drop-in expansion Add features on top of core Make basic porting changes without touching source code Implement custom features in your own emodules Transfer OEM features easily from one project to another

15 Modular BIOS Components AMI Secure Firmware Implementation Builds on Secure Boot & UEFI Employs public/private key signing Uses PKCS #7 hash New Secure Flash process NIST AMI FastBoot emodule Decreases boot time - with no porting Designed for Aptio V emodule simply drops in Adds setup controls Modifies boot flow UEFI authentication Standard crypto protocols EMSA PKCS v1.15, RSA-SSA PSS 2048+bit RSA key, SHA256+ hash

16 Superior Development Environment: Visual ebios Key features include: Purpose-built for BIOS & UEFI porting, since 2001 Integrated project management and source control Easy PCI configuration with PCI Wizard Simple modification of global project parameters for quick porting

17 Aptio Extensible Setup Architecture (ESA) ESA Provides better user experience Graphical setup environment with keyboard, mouse and touch support Easy OEM branding

18 BIOS / UEFI TOOLS & UTILITIES

19 Simplify Debug with AMIDebug Tools Handheld debug device connects to USB debug port Display BIOS checkpoints with text description of each checkpoint Store checkpoint session in device memory Measure time between each checkpoint and total boot time Access additional features via USB terminal Full source-level debug Debug integration with VeB or as a standalone application Does not need a JTAG Use on production hardware, any CPU Can be used with AMIDebug Rx

20 AMI ROM Utilities for BIOS Modifications AMIBCP Edit setup & BIOS strings, option defaults and static SMBIOS data MMTool Add, remove & replace option ROMs ChangeLogo Change BIOS splash logos AMISDE Archive configuration options for testing and release control DMIEdit Provision SMBIOS data AMISCE Use scripts to change setup options AMI Firmware Update (AFU) UEFI Shell, Windows, Linux and FreeBSD AMIUCP Modify behavior of AFU program

21 AMI Extensible Management Architecture AMI EMA defines a standardized way BIOS and BMC or BIOS and OData servers can communicate using the Redfish standard Features available through EMA include: Remote BIOS update, PCIe firmware update, OS deployment Remote Launch of AMIDiag and AMIRescue Firmware, Boot Options, SecureBoot, TPM configuration Hardware Inventory information

22 Diagnostic Tools from the #1 BIOS/UEFI Vendor AMIDiag for UEFI Hardware burn-in & field testing - OS not required Run from disk, network boot or embed in BIOS Run batch and scripted tests Create and view error log files Add third party tests with AMIDiag for UEFI SDK Graphical AMIDiag Quick health test for basic platform status Same tests as AMIDiag for UEFI Graphical user interface for touch / mouse Wizard provides guided system diagnostics for novice users

23 Firmware for Google Chromebook AMI is a selected vendor for Chromebook porting AMI is the only IBV offering Chromebook development, working with multiple OEMs AMI training directly from Google Ready to work with OEMs on future projects

24 STORTRENDS DATA STORAGE SOLUTIONS

25 Performance Storage with Proven Value StorTrends storage appliances bring enterprise-level data storage, recovery, and management features to small and medium-sized business (SMB) users

26 StorTrends SAN and Expansion Shelf Models StorTrends 2610i SAN StorTrends 3500i SAN StorTrends 3400i SAN StorTrends 2502j Expansion Shelf Model Type All Flash (SSD) SAN Hybrid SSD/SAS SAN SAS / NL-SAS SAN SAN Expansion Shelf CPU / Memory 4 Processors, 2 per Controller / 192 GB Dual Controller / 32 GB max Dual Controller / 16 GB max Dual Controller Form Factor 2U 3U 3U 2U Drive Bays 24 Bays 16 Bays 16 Bays 24 Bays SATA/NL-SAS 7.2k RPM Drives N/A 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB 2 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB N/A SAS 15k RPM Drives N/A N/A 300 GB, 450GB, 600 GB N/A SSD Drives 240 GB, 480 GB, 960 GB, 1.9 TB, 3.8 TB 200 GB, 400 GB, 800 GB, 1.6 TB N/A 240 GB, 480 GB, 1.92 TB, 3.84 TB Max RAW Capacity 91 TB 78 TB 96 TB 92 TB

27 StorTrends 2610i All Flash SAN Array The StorTrends 2610i is a high-performance All Flash Array (AFA) designed for scalable environments, making it perfect as centralized storage and for demanding applications like mixed workloads and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).

28 StorTrends 3500i Hybrid SAN Array The StorTrends 3500i is a hybrid Flash SSD / SAN Storage Array offering the ultimate combination of extreme performance and storage capacity, at a price friendly to the budgets of today s companies and institutions.

29 StorTrends 3400i Dual Controller SAN Array The StorTrends 3400i is a 16-bay SAS-based SAN array with extreme expansion capabilities. This dual-controller unit delivers high reliability and true enterprise-class performance at a very attractive price.

30 StorTrends 2502j Expansion Shelf The StorTrends 2502j is a 24-bay dual-controller SAN expansion unit that can store up to 92 TB in a single shelf. It works with the head unit to intelligently cycle data between storage tiers for optimal handling of critical and frequently accessed data.

31 StorTrends itx Storage Management Software StorTrends itx is a fullfeatured, scalable and cost-effective Storage Network Management Suite that meets the demands of today s data centers and IT departments

32 MEGARAC REMOTE MANAGEMENT

33 MegaRAC Key Benefits and Advantages Extendable Features Unbeatable Customization High Return on Investment (ROI) Low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

34 MegaRAC Solutions Service Processor Chassis & Blade Management Redfish & Rack Scale Design Solutions Intel Innovation Engine Firmware Pod Management Software Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

35 MegaRAC SP-X Service Processor Firmware MegaRAC SP-X is a powerful server management solution featuring firmware and software components based on industry standards like IPMI 2.0, Restful APIs, SMASH, Serial over LAN (SOL). It offers key serviceability IPMI 2.0 Stack Virtual Presence Virtual Media capabilities like remote presence, CIM profiles and advanced automation. SP-X is available for nearly all of the latest Linux based Code Porting & Customize Structures DMTF Compatibility System-On-Chip (SoC) designs from industry leaders including Aspeed and Renesas.

36 MegaRAC PM-X Firmware for Intel Innovation Engine MegaRAC PM-X is a compact IPMI 2.0 and DCMI 1.5 firmware solution designed to support the Innovation Engine (IE) from Intel. It enables hardware manufacturers that leverage IE to create a comprehensive manageability solution without adding any glue-logic, SDRAM or components - other than a NIC on the server board.

37 MegaRAC CM-X Chassis Management Firmware MegaRAC CM-X is a robust Linux -based firmware solution for modular server chassis management. It also fits nicely into microserver designs and rack-level management applications thanks to its a flexible framework and customization tools.

38 MegaRAC Development Studio (DS) Eclipse -based integrated development environment (IDE) with plug-ins for packaging the core, sensor placement & simulation, GUI development, CIM and SMASH project management

39 MegaRAC Solutions for Intel Rack Scale Design Intel Rack Scale Design (RSD) is an open framework that defines the standards for composing logical servers from disaggregated pools of storage, network and compute resources. MegaRAC solutions for RSD enable high efficiency for building, managing and improving cloud infrastructure in a software-defined data center.

40 MegaRAC Composer Pod Management Software MegaRAC Composer Pod Management Software enables users to browse datacenter resources at the rack, chassis and system level through an intuitive web-based user interface. Compose and assign resources to create a logical node, for demand-driven dynamic scaling to optimize resource utilization.

41 MG90xx Series Backplane Controller Chips AMI is a leader in SAS/SATA Backplane Controller Chips (BPCs). Top manufacturers worldwide choose MG90xx Series BPCs from AMI for their outstanding versatility, value and performance.

42 Backplane Controllers Features MG9098 MG9094 MG9081 MG9082 MG9085A MG9087 NVMe/SAS/SATA Drives 8 NVMe/SAS/SATA 8 SAS/SATA 8 SAS/SATA 8 SAS/SATA 6 SAS/SATA 8 SAS/SATA Ready LED Support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SGPIO SES Yes - Yes Yes Internal Voltage Regulator - Yes Yes - Yes Yes Internal Crystal Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Configurations BMC Access through SMBus Yes Yes - Yes - Yes PCIe Hot-plug SMBus Support Yes IPMI - - Yes IBPI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Global Act & Fail LED - Yes Yes Global Act Only Yes Yes USB - - Yes - Yes Yes SAS Power Disable Yes NVMe/SAS Drive Detect Yes Package TQFP-48 TQFP-48 TQFP-48 TQFP-48 LQFP-32 TQFP-48 The wide variety of reference designs from AMI allows system builders to create an ideal system case solution

43 VIRTUAL DESKTOP INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS

44 Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) SnapVDI is Accelerated VDI, Intelligently Managed. It contains all of the components necessary to remotely configure, deploy and manage a complete VDI solution with a high quality user experience and outstanding cost performance. Secure Green Centralized

45 INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT) SOLUTIONS

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47 AMI Engineering Services for IoT AMI applies its deep hardware expertise to create unique IoT firmware solutions for hardware platforms. AMI offers extensive engineering and support services for OEM, ODMs and developers on their IoT development projects, including driver and app development as well as customization services.

48 IoTbrix Cloud-Based Development Environment IoTbrix is a cloud-based IoT firmware development tool for effortless creation of IoT firmware on a wide range of silicon platforms. With IoTbrix, IoT firmware design is as simple as dragging and dropping chips, sensors, actuators and similar components into the web-based design workspace.

49 ANDROID & MOBILE APPLICATIONS

50 AMIDuOS Dual OS Environment AMIDuOS brings the functionality, depth and fun of the Android experience to x86-based Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 devices! Available versions include AMIDuOS Pro (Lollipop) and AMIDuOS Lite (Jellybean).

51 Android Mobile Applications AMI develops custom Android apps for valueadd of key AMI products, as well as contract app development through its Mobile Applications Group

52 AMI Adept - Android Porting Services Android CRB source licensing model from AMI - similar to BIOS / UEFI Android CRB source is licensed directly from AMI Includes generic Intel implementation as well as AMI proprietary additions AMI can also port Android and requested features to a specific customer platform Porting engagement follows typical AMI Non-recurring Engineering (NRE) fee schedule Pricing and more information on these services is available on request

53 ENGINEERING SERVICES

54 Engineering Services AMI provides a wide variety of engineering services to customers around the globe, including design services for hardware, software and firmware solutions, application development and support, and platform validation and testing services at multiple AMI international locations for pre-launch quality and reliability testing.

55 CONTACT INFORMATION

56 Contact Us For more information on AMI products and services: American Megatrends Inc Oakbrook Parkway Building 200 Norcross, GA USA Sales: (800) Main: (770) Fax: (770) Support: (770)