AMD XGP™ Technology
Forget everything you think you can do on a Notebook PC…
ATI XGP™ technology (eXternal Graphics Platform) is an external graphics solution for notebook PCs. ATI XGP is designed to deliver enthusiast-class graphics performance, true multimedia upgradeability and multiple connectivity options, revolutionizing GPU performance on a notebook PC equipped with an external PCI Express® 2.0 connector.
Advanced External PCI Express® 2.0 Connector Design
AMD joined forces with JAE Electronics, Inc. for design and development of the external PCI Express® 2.0 compatible cable connector. JAE Electronics is a recognized industry leader in providing solutions for complex design requirements. JAE Electronics, an expert in aerospace and automotive industries, transferred their technological advancements into the PCI Express® 2.0 advanced connector design. The connector has been uniquely crafted and designed to easily connect to your notebook PC, providing 4 GBytes/s bandwidth to support ATI Radeon™ graphics cards to enable you to run the most demanding graphics applications.
Unprecedented Notebook Graphics Performance
- Thin & light notebook
- Long notebook battery life
- Sleek industrial design
- Support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology multi-GPU capabilities1
- Independently powered and cooled external graphics solution
True Multimedia Upgradeability
- Enthusiast-Class graphics performance for Notebooks
- Support for ATI CrossFireX™ technology multi-GPU capabilities1
- True multimedia upgradeability for notebooks, ideal for gaming, HD video, browsing and editing
Hot Plug Detection
- Enables ATI XGP technology on-the-fly
Multi Display Support
- ATI XGP external graphics solution with a single ATI Radeon™ graphics processor and a notebook PC drive up to 4 displays
Multiple Connectivity Options
- Dedicated USB 2.0 connector enables attachment of TV Tuners, Blu-ray drives and more
- Integrated digital outputs to view High-Definition content2 on a variety of devices including HDMI with integrated audio and DVI1
Unprecedented Enthusiast-Class Notebook Graphics Performance
This exclusive technology capitalizes on PCI Express 2.0 via an external independently cooled and powered solution, removing performance limitations and taking graphics performance to the extreme. Whether you are surfing the internet, video editing or playing the latest 3D games, now you have all the power you desire to meet a variety of needs.
True Multimedia Upgradeability
ATI XGP advanced technology is designed to support a single ATI Radeon™ graphics processors or multi ATI Radeon™ graphics processors featuring ATI CrossFireX™ technology providing simple notebook scalability for the first time. With this versatile solution you can switch between everyday computing and hard-core gaming with a simple plug-in yet portable enough to bring power and performance everywhere you go.
Multiple Connectivity Options
ATI XGP technology simple connectivity enables a number of different usage scenarios for The Ultimate Visual Experience™. Enjoy multi-monitor support using standard display outputs or connect USB-based devices such as a TV tuner or a Blu-ray drive. With the integrated digital outputs you can view high-definition content on a variety of devices including HDMI with integrated audio and DVI3. Take advantage of ATI Avivo™ HD featuring AMD's Unified Video Decoder (UVD) and place yourself in the center of all the action with smooth playback of full 1080p content4,5.
With ATI XGP™ technology you can experience superior graphics performance when plugged in or switch to energy-efficient integrated graphics when on-the-go, for extended battery life.
The device connects to specially designed notebook using the uniquely crafted external PCI Express© 2.0 connector designed and developed with JAE Electronics, Inc. Once the device is plugged in ATI XGP technology is activated6.
Versatility and Flexibility
ATI XGP™ can run up to 4 displays when activated on the notebook PC and comes with HDMI with integrated audio, DVI and USB connections providing the ability to connect to a variety of devices.
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1 Performance, technologies and features listed above can vary with specific notebook implementations. Please consult with Notebook vendor for a complete list of supported features.
2 1080p monitor required.
3 Performance, technologies and features listed above can vary with specific notebook implementations. Please consult with Notebook vendor for a complete list of supported features.
4 1080p monitor required.
5 ATI Avivo™ HD video and display technology is a technology platform that includes a broad set of capabilities offered by certain ATI Radeon™ graphics processors. Full enablement of some ATI Avivo™ HD video and display technology capabilities may require complementary products.
6 Certain models sold in combination with ATI XGP™ external graphics solutions. Please consult Notebook vendor for a complete list of supported features.
ATI Radeon™ HD graphics chips have numerous features integrated into the processor itself (e.g., HDCP, HDMI, etc.). Third parties manufacturing products based on, or incorporating ATI Radeon HD graphics chips, may choose to enable some or all of these features.
If a particular feature is important to you, please inquire of the manufacturer if a particular product supports this feature. In addition, some features or technologies may require you to purchase additional components in order to make full use of them (e.g. a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive, HDCP-ready monitor, etc.).