Intel EP80579 User Manual

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Intel
®
 EP80579 Software for Security Applications on Intel
®
 QuickAssist Technology
August 2009
PG
Order Number: 320183-004US
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Introduction—Security Software
1.0
Introduction
1.1
What’s New in this Chapter
New Note explaining cryptographic framework “shim” support. 
1.2
About this Document
The API Reference Manuals listed in 
 describe how the user can interface to the 
Intel
®
 EP80579 Software for Security Applications on Intel
®
 QuickAssist Technology. 
This document provides more information on how the APIs can be effectively used, 
including an overview of the silicon, an overview of the software architecture, and 
information on using the API to build an accelerated security appliance. 
The following chapters are included in this document: 
 this chapter 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.3
Where to Find Current Software and Documentation
The software release and associated collateral can be found on the Hardware Design 
resource center.
1. In a web browser, go to 
 
2. For Software and pre-boot firmware: Click on “Tools & Software” tab.
3. For Documentation: Click on “Technical Documents” tab.