System and method for an information handling system having an external graphics processor system for operating multiple monitors
US7982742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2360/08
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for an information handling system comprising an internal graphics system and an external graphics system, wherein both the internal and external graphics systems may operate simultaneously to support multiple monitors. The internal graphics system may be provided, for example, from a notebook computer. The external graphics system may comprise a pass thru port providing graphics from the internal graphics to a first monitor simultaneously with a graphics card of the external graphics system supporting a second monitor. The external graphics system can support two monitors, as well. HDTV can be supported instead of one of the monitors supported by the external graphics system. The system which contains internal graphics capabilities may include an Express card socket, wherein an external graphics processor unit of the external graphics system is coupled to Express card socket.
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