AMD XGP
AMD XGP (eXternal Graphics Platform) is a brand for an external graphics solution for laptops and notebooks by AMD. The technology was announced on June 4, 2008, on Computex 08 trade show, following the announcement of the codenamed Puma notebook platform.[1][2][3]
Development
[edit | edit source]Originally reported by Hexus.net as a side project to the R600 series graphics cards, the project, Codenamed Lasso,[4] was an external graphics solution using desktop video cards, with data sent via two cables as defined in PCI-E external cabling specification (version 1.0). The project later fell into development hell, with its status remaining unknown.[citation needed] In June 2008, near Computex 2008, rumours surfaced on the Internet about AMD was 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 Computex 2008 exhibition.
Technology
[edit | edit source]The XGP platform consists of several parts, that includes a mobility Radeon HD graphics card, an external case and a proprietary connectivity solution.
Graphics
[edit | edit source]- Single GPU configuration
- Mobility Radeon HD 3870 (M88 core)
- Mobility Radeon HD 5870 (Broadway core)
- ATI Crossfire X technology (Dual GPU configuration)
- Mobility Radeon HD 3850 X2
- Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Connectivity
[edit | edit source]Data
[edit | edit source]- Proprietary connectivity solution designed in collaboration with JAE Electronics
- 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
[edit | edit source]- Supports up to four displays via the following visual outputs:
- DVI-I
- HDMI
- Optional DisplayPort
Consumer products
[edit | edit source]Laptop
[edit | edit source]- Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Sa 3650
- Acer Ferrari One 200
Enclosure/dock
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