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ATI XGP (eXternal Graphics Platform) is an external graphics solution for notebook computers. The technology was announced on June 4, 2008 on Computex 2008 trade show, following the announcement of the codenamed Puma notebook platform. Development Originally reported by Hexus.net as a side project to the R600 series graphics cards. Codenamed Lasso [1], the project is an external graphics solution using desktop video cards, and data is sent via two cables as defined in PCI-E external cabling specification (version 1.0). The project would later fall into development hell with unknown development status. In June 2008, near Computex 2008, rumours surfaced over the Internet about AMD is preparing an external graphics solution for notebook computers, but using a proprietary connectivity solution instead. The ATI XGP was officially announced on June 4, 2008 during the course of the Computex 2008 exhibition. Technology The XGP platform consists of several parts, that includes a mobility Radeon HD graphics card, an external case and a proprietary connectivity solution. Graphics - Single GPU configuration
- ATI CrossFire X technology (Dual GPU configuration)
- Mobility Radeon HD 3850 X2
- Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Connectivity Data - Proprietary connectivity solution designed in collaboration with JAE Electronics
- Transfer PCI-E 2.0 signals between XGP and the notebook computer
- PCI-E 2.0 compliant
- 8 lanes and 16 lanes option available
- Hot plug detection
- AMD has one year exclusivity on the use of the connector [2]
- 2 USB 2.0
- For connecting external disc players
- Connected via the signal pairs between the southbridge to the USB hub via the cable
Visual - Supports up to four displays via the following visual outputs:
Consumer Products - Fujitsu-Siemens AMILO GraphicBooster[3]
, retrieved February 18, 2009 - Acer DynaVivid
- MSI Graphics Upgrade Solution[4]
- Shuttle I-Power GXT Mini[5]
References External links de:ATi XGP ru:ATI XGP
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