"Its responsibilities include managing the system's resources (the communication between hardware and software components).["

In e.Digitals case, it also relates to the format of the memory, allowing for direct discrete manipulation of the memory.

445 brings it to a whole new level, not only abiding the low level bios issues you note, but also interfaces to high level OS interface(any one you wish).....while still utilizing the same proprietary memory format with discrete manipulation.

They're not going to get around this puppy.

doni