ATI XGP
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ATI XGP 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.
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.
Laptop
A laptop, also called a notebook, is a personal computer for mobile use. A laptop integrates most of the typical components of a desktop computer, including a display, a keyboard, a pointing device and speakers into a single unit...
. 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 , 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 hellDevelopment hell
In the jargon of the media-industry, "development hell" is a period during which a film or other project is trapped in development...
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
- Mobility Radeon HD 3870 (M88 core)
- AVIVO HD with UVDUnified Video DecoderThe Unified Video Decoder, previously called Universal Video Decoder, or UVD in short, is the video decoding unit from ATI Technologies to support hardware decode of H.264 and VC-1 video codec standards, and being a part of ATI Avivo HD technology....
- Integrated HDCPHigh-Bandwidth Digital Content ProtectionHigh-bandwidth Digital Content Protection is a form of digital copy protection developed by Intel Corporation to prevent copying of digital audio and video content as it travels across connections...
- AVIVO HD with UVD
- Mobility Radeon HD 5870 (Broadway core)
- Mobility Radeon HD 3870 (M88 core)
- ATI CrossFire XATI CrossFireAMD CrossFireX is a brand name for the multi-GPU solution by Advanced Micro Devices, originally developed by ATI Technologies. The technology allows up to four GPUs to be used in a single computer to improve graphics performance.-First-generation:CrossFire was first made available to the public...
technology (Dual GPU configuration)- Mobility Radeon HD 3850 X2
- Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
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 plugHot swappingHot swapping and hot plugging are terms used to describe the functions of replacing computer system components without shutting down the system...
detection - AMD has one year exclusivity on the use of the connector
- 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:
- DVI-IDigital Visual InterfaceThe Digital Visual Interface is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device and a display device. The DVI standard has achieved widespread acceptance in the PC industry, both in desktop PCs and monitors...
- HDMIHigh-Definition Multimedia InterfaceHDMI is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. It is a digital alternative to consumer analog standards, such as radio frequency coaxial cable, composite video, S-Video, SCART, component video, D-Terminal, or VGA...
- Optional DisplayPortDisplayPortDisplayPort is a digital display interface standard produced by the Video Electronics Standards Association . The specification defines a royalty-free digital interconnect for audio and video. The interface is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor...
- DVI-I
Consumer Products
- Fujitsu-Siemens AMILO GraphicBooster
- Acer DynaVivid
- MSI Graphics Upgrade Solution
- Shuttle I-Power GXT Mini