ATI XGP™ Technology - Overview
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.
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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
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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.
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.).
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