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{{Infobox Motherboard
{{Infobox Motherboard
| name        = Falcon
| name        = Falcon
| image        = X812320-003.jpg
| introduced  = Late 2007
| introduced  = Late 2007
| partnumber  = X812320
| partnumber  = X812320
| type        = Motherboard
| usedin      = [[Xbox 360 (Original)]]
| usedin      = [[Xbox 360 (Original)]]
| cputype      = [[Loki (CPU)|Loki]]
| cputype      = [[Loki]]
| gputype      = [[Rhea (GPU)|Rhea]]
| gputype      = [[Rhea]]
| cpuprocess  = 65nm
| cpuprocess  = 65nm
| gpuprocess  = 80nm
| gpuprocess  = 90nm
| edramprocess = 80nm
| edramprocess = 90nm
| nandsize    = 16MB (Retail)<br>64MB (Dev)
| nandsize    = 16MB (Retail)<br>64MB (Dev)
| video        = [[A/V Multi]] and HDMI
| video        = [[A/V]] and HDMI
| wattage      = 175W
| wattage      = 175W
| 12vamps      = 14.2A
| 12vamps      = 14.2A
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}}
}}


The '''Falcon''' is the successor to the [[Zephyr_C]] and is used in the [[Original Xbox 360]] series.
'''Falcon''' is the successor to the [[Zephyr_C]] [[motherboard]] and is used in the [[Original Xbox 360]] series.


=== Notable Differences ===
=== Notable Differences ===
* The 90nm [[Waternoose (CPU)|Waternoose]] CPU has been replaced with the 65nm [[Loki (CPU)|Loki]] CPU
* The [[Waternoose]] CPU has been replaced with the [[Loki]] CPU
* When the revised GPUs rolled out, around March 2008, all board started using [[Qimonda RAM#HYB18H1G321AF-14|Qimonda HYB18H1G321AF-14]] RAM in a 4x128MB config
* Around March 2008, fixed GPUs started being used in some units, but was not universally used until roughly June/July 2008
* Around March 2008, fixed GPUs started being used
* When the revised GPUs started rolling out, almost all boards started using [[Qimonda RAM#HYB18H1G321AF-14|Qimonda HYB18H1G321AF-14]] RAM in a 4x128MB config
* The CPU voltage regulation is now 2 phases, down from 3 phases, but the pads and silkscreen for the third phase still remain
* [[Qimonda RAM#HYB18H512322AF-13|Qimonda HYB18H51232'''2A'''F-1'''3''']] RAM has been replaced with [[Qimonda RAM#HYB18H512321BF-14|Qimonda HYB18H51232'''1B'''F-1'''4''']]
* The board layout has been modified to support the 65nm CPU
* When the revised GPUs rolled out, [[Hynix RAM#HY5RS123235BFP-14|Hynix HY5RS123235BFP-14]] and [[Qimonda RAM#HYB18H512321BF-13|Qimonda HYB18H512321BF-13]] RAM are no longer used
* Other small changes were made to the board layout
* The [[Power Rails (Original)#V_CPUCORE|V_CPUCORE]] voltage regulation is now 2 phases, down from 3 phases, but the pads and silkscreen for the third phase still remain
* The [[J7G3]] [[Titan]] connector on the front of the motherboard was left on the final motherboard
* The [[Power Rails (Original)#V_CPUVCS|V_CPUVCS]] rail was added for the Loki CPU, as VCS is no longer on silicon
* Some later boards used solid state capacitors for the CPU and GPU output filters
* The board layout has been modified to support the Loki CPU
* The [[Heatsinks#Heatpipe CPU|heatpipe]] CPU heatsink was replaced with the [[Heatsinks#Aluminum CPU| aluminum]] CPU heatsink
* The J7G3 [[Titan]] connector on the front of the motherboard was left on the final motherboard
* Some later boards use solid state capacitors for the CPU and GPU output filters
* The [[Heatsink#Heatpipe CPU|heatpipe]] CPU heatsink was replaced with the [[Heatsink#Aluminum CPU| aluminum]] CPU heatsink, however some early systems did not have this change


=== Specifications ===
=== Specifications ===
* 65nm IBM [[Loki (CPU)|Loki]] CPU
* 65nm [[Loki]] CPU
* 80nm ATi [[Rhea (GPU)|Rhea]] GPU with integrated 80nm NEC [[eDRAM]]
* 90nm [[Rhea]] GPU/eDRAM
* 512MB GDDR3 RAM
* 512MB GDDR3 RAM
** 8x64MB [[Hynix RAM#HY5RS123235B|Hynix HY5RS123235B]] (Early Boards)
** 8x64MB [[Hynix RAM#HY5RS123235BFP-14|Hynix HY5RS123235BFP-14]] (Early Boards)
** 8x64MB [[Qimonda RAM#HYB18H512322AF-13|Qimonda HYB18H512322AF-13]] (Early Boards)
** 8x64MB [[Qimonda RAM#HYB18H512321BF-14|Qimonda HYB18H512321BF-14]] (Early Boards)
** 4x128MB [[Qimonda RAM#HYB18H1G321AF-14|Qimonda HYB18H1G321AF-14]] (Mid/Late Boards)
** 4x128MB [[Qimonda RAM#HYB18H1G321AF-14|Qimonda HYB18H1G321AF-14]] (Mid/Late Boards)
* [[XSB#R0|XSB R0]] Southbridge
* [[XSB#R0|XSB R0]] Southbridge
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* Nand
* Nand
** 16MB [[Nand#Hynix HY27US08281A|Hynix HY27US08281A]] ([[Retail|Retail]])
** 16MB [[Nand#Hynix HY27US08281A|Hynix HY27US08281A]] ([[Retail|Retail]])
** 64MB [[Nand#Samsung K9F1208U0B|Samsung K9F1208U0B]] ([[Development Hardware|Dev]])
** 64MB [[Nand#Samsung K9F1208U0B|Samsung K9F1208U0B]] ([[Developer Hardware|Dev]])
* Boardcom or ICS Ethernet PHY
* Boardcom or ICS [[Ethernet PHY]]
* [[Heatsinks#Aluminum CPU|Aluminum]] CPU Heatsink
* [[Heatsink#Aluminum CPU|Aluminum]] CPU Heatsink
* [[Heatsinks#Extended GPU|Extended]] GPU Heatsink
** [[Heatsink#Heatpipe CPU|Heatpipe]] CPU Heatsink used on early units
* [[Heatsink#Extended GPU|Extended]] GPU Heatsink


== Opus ==
== Opus ==
The '''Opus''' motherboard is exactly the same as the Falcon, with exception to a custom A/V port that is installed, and the removal of the HDMI port. These modifications allow the Opus to fit into the casings for a Xenon. This was used for refurbishing defective consoles until the [[Xenon (Motherboard)#Elpis|Elpis]] boards started being produced. The part number is also the same as Falcon.
[[File:X812320-003-Opus.jpg|thumb|300px|upright|right|Falcon that has been converted to an Opus]]
 
The '''Opus''' name describes a project of fitting a Falcon board into the casings for a Xenon. This was done with a custom A/V port and the removal of the HDMI port. Opus was used for refurbishing defective consoles until the [[Elpis (Motherboard)|Elpis]] boards started being produced.


=== Notable Differences ===
=== Notable Differences ===
* Removal of the HDMI port
* Removal of the HDMI port
* Custom A/V port to fit the HDMI board layout while being able to fit into the Xenon casing
* Custom A/V port to fit the HDMI board layout while being able to fit into the Xenon casing
* All Opus' use 4x128MB [[Qimonda RAM#HYB18H1G321AF-14|Qimonda HYB18H1G321AF-14]] RAM
* All Opus boards use revised versions of the [[Rhea]] GPU with higher Tg underfill


{{Console Components}}
{{Console Components}}
[[Category:Motherboards]]
[[Category:Motherboards]]

Latest revision as of 12:32, 29 August 2024

Falcon
X812320-003.jpg
Part NumberX812320
IntroducedLate 2007
Used InXbox 360 (Original)
CPU TypeLoki
GPU TypeRhea
CPU Process65nm
GPU Process90nm
eDRAM Process90nm
Nand Size16MB (Retail)
64MB (Dev)
Video OutputsA/V and HDMI
Wattage175W
12V Amperage14.2A
PredecessorZephyr_C
SuccessorJasper

Falcon is the successor to the Zephyr_C motherboard and is used in the Original Xbox 360 series.

Notable Differences

  • The Waternoose CPU has been replaced with the Loki CPU
  • Around March 2008, fixed GPUs started being used in some units, but was not universally used until roughly June/July 2008
  • When the revised GPUs started rolling out, almost all boards started using Qimonda HYB18H1G321AF-14 RAM in a 4x128MB config
  • Qimonda HYB18H512322AF-13 RAM has been replaced with Qimonda HYB18H512321BF-14
  • When the revised GPUs rolled out, Hynix HY5RS123235BFP-14 and Qimonda HYB18H512321BF-13 RAM are no longer used
  • The V_CPUCORE voltage regulation is now 2 phases, down from 3 phases, but the pads and silkscreen for the third phase still remain
  • The V_CPUVCS rail was added for the Loki CPU, as VCS is no longer on silicon
  • The board layout has been modified to support the Loki CPU
  • The J7G3 Titan connector on the front of the motherboard was left on the final motherboard
  • Some later boards use solid state capacitors for the CPU and GPU output filters
  • The heatpipe CPU heatsink was replaced with the aluminum CPU heatsink, however some early systems did not have this change

Specifications

Opus

Falcon that has been converted to an Opus

The Opus name describes a project of fitting a Falcon board into the casings for a Xenon. This was done with a custom A/V port and the removal of the HDMI port. Opus was used for refurbishing defective consoles until the Elpis boards started being produced.

Notable Differences

  • Removal of the HDMI port
  • Custom A/V port to fit the HDMI board layout while being able to fit into the Xenon casing
  • All Opus boards use revised versions of the Rhea GPU with higher Tg underfill
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