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Access Intel® software tools to create, debug, and optimize embedded solutions, including information on firmware, drivers, and additional resources.
A package of CPU, memory controller, and chipset initializations in the Intel® Firmware Support Package preserves existing features and frameworks.
Proof of concept research shows a sub-2-second EFI BIOS boot time is achievable on embedded platforms featuring Intel® Atom™ processors.
Intel® Firmware Support Package usage guidelines, basic CPU and companion chip initialization functions, and sample implementation.
User Guide: Design considerations, installation, and configurations for Intel® EMGD, EFI Video Driver, and Video BIOS v1.14. (v.023, Apr. 2012)
Spec Update: Errata for Intel® EMGD v1.16 on Windows* XP and Linux* for use by designers, developers, OEMs, and end users. (v.018, Oct. 2012)
Product Brief: Intel® Firmware Support Package integrates into a boot loader of the developer’s choice for faster implementation (v.001, Feb. 2013).
White Paper: Modify Intel® BLDK code base, install the IDE, and set a host to support network booting on Intel® Atom™ processors. (v.001, Mar. 2012)
Release Notes: Related documents on the Intel® Boot Loader Development Kit, including new features, known issues, and fixes.(v.2.0.1, July 2011)
Intel’s Drew Jensen presents the Intel® Boot Loader Development Kit, including features, firmware optimization, and customization. (v.001, Oct. 2011)
Release Notes: Provides a release history, software and hardware configuration, limitations, and known issues Intel® BLDK for Linux*. (v.1, Oct. 2011)
The Intel® UDK Debugger Tool of the Intel® UEFI Development Kit provides debug tools for firmware running on an IA-32 family processor.
Intel® BLDK creates customized initialization firmware solutions for embedded platforms, optimizing systems and reducing development time.
Release Notes: Configurations, limitations, and issues for the Intel® Boot Loader Development Kit core for Crown Bay. (v. 2.3.6.8, Dec. 2011)
User Guide: Provides information on firmware and software requirements for the Intel® Embedded Media and Graphics Driver v.1.16. (v.026, Oct. 2012)
Spec Update: Errata for Intel® EMGD v1.16 on Windows* Embedded Compact 7 for use by designers, developers, OEMs, and end users. (v.005, Oct. 2012)
Spec Update: Compilation of errata on Intel® EMGD, EFI Video Driver, and Video BIOS for designers, developers, OEMs, and end users. (v.007, Apr. 2012)
Spec Update: Errata on Intel® EMGD, EFI Video Driver, and Video BIOS on Windows* Embedded Compact 7 for developers and end users. (v.003, Apr. 2012)
EDK II Module Writer’s Guidelines for new developers provides detailed instructions to develop, build, and release a new module. (Apr. 2009)
White Paper: Describes the order, minimum steps required, and documents needed to boot an Intel® architecture platform. (v.1, Jan. 2010)
White Paper: Methods and tips that enable a BIOS engineer to optimize an UEFI-compliant BIOS so it reduces a platform’s boot speed. (June 2009)
Spec Update: Errata for Intel® EMGD v1.14 on Windows* XP and Linux* for use by designers, developers, OEMs, and end users. (v.016, Apr. 2012)
Note: A list of third-party BIOS vendor contacts for Intel® Atom™ Processor Z670/Z650 with Intel® SM35 Express Chipset platform support. (v.1, 2011)