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Unlike
desktop PCs, that have consistent designs and
easily upgradeable parts, noteboUnlike desktop
PCs, that have consistent designs and easily upgradeable
parts, notebooks are subject to restrictive size
and thermal constraints, leading to multiple customized
designs. In order to implement a new generation
of graphics technology in their notebooks, manufacturers
have to do extensive redesigns, resulting in the
slow adoption of the latest graphics technology.
NVIDIA recognizes the explosive growth of the
notebook PC market, and the value that consumers
place on portable systems that offer uncompromised
features and performance, and deliver the latest
graphics technology. The transition to the PCI
Express graphics specification presents the ideal
opportunity to introduce a consistent interface
for any GPU from any vendor to instantly connect
to any mobile system.
MXM (Mobile PCI Express Module), the result of
a joint design effort between NVIDIA and the industry’s
leading notebook manufacturers, provides a consistent
interface for mobile PCI Express graphics in order
to achieve:
-Faster
time to market for the latest notebook graphics
-Multiple system configurations and price points
from a single system design
-Compatibility for any graphics solution from
any vendor
-Configure-to-order upgradeable graphics through
notebook manufacturers, or potentially by consumers
With
these goals in mind NVIDIA has worked with these
leading notebook manufacturers to create MXM—a
consistent graphics interface designed for notebook
PC systems.
MXM Benefits:
Accelerating the Design Cycle
The industry has long acknowledged that modular
designs are the best way to shorten the design
cycle and to deliver the latest GPUs to the market
faster. Historically this has been achieved with
proprietary module designs that are customized
for specific platforms. MXM would allow any notebook
manufacturer to accelerate the design cycle for
all notebooks designed with the MXM graphics interface.
One
Design, Many Notebooks
Multiple platforms create increased complexity
for inventory management, logistics, and technical
support. Designing a system with an MXM interface
provides that flexibility to configure to order
a single base platform with a range of graphics
options for various market segments and price
points.
Any
Graphics Solution from Any Vendor
By creating a consistent graphics interface across
notebook designs, MXM allows manufacturers to
utilize the best graphics solution available at
any time, giving consumers a wider selection of
the latest products.
Upgradeable
Notebook Graphics
MXM, as a consistent notebook graphics interface,
provides a design specification for upgradeable
graphics in a notebook.
Co-designed
with Industry Leading Notebook Designers and Manufacturers
To support its customers and accelerate the adoption
of PCI Express in notebooks, NVIDIA collaborated
with all of the industry’s leading ODMs to create
a consistent graphics interface in the form of
MXM.
Delivery
Vehicle for NVIDIA Next-Generation GPUs
Customers are extremely excited about ramping
new graphics architectures into the market as
soon as possible, particularly NVIDIA’s highly
anticipated next-ge |