Geode NX, Core Voltage

The core voltage of the Geode NX processor cannot be correctly detected. About why it is.
This page is being written based on Geode NX, and Athlon XP-M is also applicable.

Core Voltage

AMD Geode NX Processor has a very low core voltage. However, it cannot be correctly recognized with a general mother board. Therefore, you should set the core voltage by using the BIOS menu etc. However, the rated voltage might not be able to be selected.
Enlarge image of GeodeNX1500
Enlarge image of GeodeNX1750


OPN for the AMD Geode NX Processors [ Process:130nm, L2 Cache:256K ]
OPNPackageV_COREFSBT_Dienotes
Geode NX TDP 25W
1400MHzANXS1750FXC3SOPGA1.2526695-
ANXS1750FXC3MOPGA1.2526695RoHS
Geode NX TDP 9W
1000MHzANXL1500FGC3SOPGA1.0026695-
ANXL1500FGC3MOPGA1.0026695RoHS
667MHzANXL1250FYC3SOPGA1.1026695-
ANXL1250FYC3MOPGA1.1026695RoHS

The core voltage is output according to the VID[4:0] code of CPU. In a general mother board, the definition of this VID code is the voltage for Desktop CPU. Therefore, even if Mobile CPU is used, it is always considered the VID for Desktop CPU.

As a result, the core voltage that is higher than a normal voltage will be supplied to the Geode NX and Athlon XP-M.

Operating Voltage
CPUV_COREVID[4:0]
Rated voltageDetected voltage
ProductsVID for MobileVID for Desktopcode
Geode NX 17501.250V1.425V10001
Geode NX 15001.000V1.175V11011
Geode NX 12501.100V1.275V10111
Athlon XP-M 26001.450V1.575V01011

Thermal Power

It is written in Geode NX1750 as "AMD Geode NX 1750@14W Processor".
The 14W shows Typical Power. Maximum Power of NX 1750 is 25W.

AMD Geode NX Thermal and Electrical Specifications
CPUFrequencyV_COREThermal PowerT_Die
Working State C0Stop Grant
C3/S1
MaximumTypical
Geode NX 1750
ANXS1750FXC3S
1400MHz1.250V25.0W14.0W3.0W95
Geode NX 1500
ANXL1500FGC3S
1000MHz1.000V9.0W6.0W3.0W95
Geode NX 1250
ANXL1250FYC3S
667MHz1.100V9.0W6.0W3.0W95
Athlon XP-M 2600
AXMG2600FQQ4C
2000MHz1.450V47.0W--100

Valid Voltage and Frequency

In the Geode NX 1750, the following operation frequencies and the voltages are officially supported.

AMD Geode NX Valid Voltage and Frequency Combinations
CPUGeode NX Voltage and Frequency Combinations
V_CORE
1.25V1.20V1.15V1.10V1.05V1.00V
Geode NX 17501400MHz1200MHz1133MHz1067MHz1000MHz-
Geode NX 1500 - - - - - 1000MHz
Multiplier(FSB 266)10.5X9.0X8.5X8.0X7.5X
Multiplier(FSB 333)8.5X(1417)7.5X(1250)7.0X(1167)6.5X(1083)6.0X(1000)

The column of FSB 333 is a reference value. It is not ratings.

As for a dynamic voltage change, hardware and BIOS of the mother board should correspond to it. However, there is maybe no ATX mother board corresponding to Geode NX.
In the Laptop and the Notebooks, the dynamic voltage change by the softwares might be possible. Please refer to CrystalCPUID or CPUMSR


SOFTVID[4:0] and VID[4:0] Code to Voltage Definition

The difference of VID code for the Mobile and for the desktop is shown below.

VID Code
V_CORE (V)VID
MobileDesktop[4:0]
Athlon XP-M
-
Athlon XP
Sempron
L11
2.000 1.850 00000
1.950 1.825 00001
1.900 1.800(N)00010
1.850 1.775 00011
1.800 1.750(M)00100
1.750 1.725 00101
1.700 1.700(P)00110
1.650 1.675 00111
1.600 1.650(K)01000
1.550 1.625 01001
1.500(L)1.600(U)01010
1.450(Q)1.575 01011
1.400(V)1.550(H)01100
1.350(J)1.525 01101
1.300(W)1.500(L)01110
- 1.475 01111
VID Code
V_CORE (V)VID
MobileDesktop[4:0]
Geode NX
Athlon XP-M
-L11
1.275 1.45010000
1.250(X)1.42510001
1.225 1.40010010
1.200(T)1.37510011
1.175 1.35010100
1.150(C)1.32510101
1.125 1.30010110
1.100(Y)1.27510111
1.075 1.25011000
1.050 1.22511001
1.025 1.20011010
1.000(G)1.17511011
0.975 1.15011100
0.950 1.12511101
0.925 1.10011110
- - 11111

ID=0 is connected to GND.
ID=1 opens.


To set the original VID

If the mother board doesn't have the voltage changing function, it is possible to change the voltage by adding the switch to the VID[4:0] pins of the Core Voltage regulator. In addition, it is necessary to cut the VID signal that CPU outputs.


Appendix
Socket A Pin Descriptions

reference
Wikipedia / Geode
Intersil : VRM ( Power Management )
onsemiCS5157
  • Created on 04/15/2005