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The '''Xenon''' motherboard is the first motherboard and is used in the [[Original Xbox 360]] series. The motherboard has a unique board layout compared to the later boards, especially noticeable with the capacitors around the CPU heatsink, and use of the [[ANA]] chip.
'''Xenon''' is the first [[motherboard]] and is used in the [[Original Xbox 360]] series. The motherboard has a unique board layout compared to the later boards, especially noticeable with the capacitors around the CPU heatsink, and use of the [[ANA]] chip.


=== Notes ===
=== Notes ===
* At some point in 2006, at least one of the manufacturers of the Xenon started applying glue around the CPU and GPU, likely as an attempt to reduce the failure rate
* At some point in 2006, at least one of the manufacturers of the Xenon started applying glue around the CPU and GPU
* Some consoles use small yellow 820uF capacitors, while other consoles use silver 820uF solid capacitors
* Some consoles use small yellow 820uF capacitors, while other consoles use silver 820uF solid capacitors
* Some capacitors used for voltage regulation positioned around the CPU heatsink are defective and prone to failure (see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague Capacitor Plague] for details)
* Some capacitors used for voltage regulation positioned around the CPU heatsink are defective and prone to failure (see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague Capacitor Plague] for details)
* There are two different versions of the [[XSB]] southbridge used, initially [[XSB#G0|G0]], and later switching to [[XSB#R0|R0]]
* There are two different versions of the [[XSB]] southbridge used, initially [[XSB#G0|G0]], and later switching to [[XSB#R0|R0]]
* At some point in 2006, the [[Heatsinks#Extended GPU| extended]] GPU heatsink started being used instead of the [[Heatsinks#Low Profile GPU|low profile]] GPU heatsink
* At some point in 2006, the [[Heatsink#Extended GPU| extended]] GPU heatsink started being used on some systems instead of the [[Heatsink#Low Profile GPU|low profile]] GPU heatsink


=== Specifications ===
=== Specifications ===
* 90nm IBM [[Waternoose#DD2.0|Waternoose DD2.0 or DD3.0]] CPU
* 90nm [[Waternoose#DD2|Waternoose DD2 or DD3]] CPU
* 90nm ATi [[Y1 (GPU)|Y1]] GPU with integrated 90nm NEC [[eDRAM]]
* 90nm [[Y1 (GPU)|Y1]] GPU/eDRAM
* 512MB GDDR3 RAM
* 512MB GDDR3 RAM
** 8x64MB [[Infineon RAM#HYB18H512321AF-13|Infineon HYB18H512321AF-13]]
** 8x64MB [[Infineon RAM#HYB18H512321AF-13|Infineon/Qimonda HYB18H512321AF-13]]
** 8x64MB [[Samsung RAM#K4J52324QC-BC14|Samsung K4J52324QC-BC14]]
** 8x64MB [[Samsung RAM#K4J52324QC-BC14|Samsung K4J52324QC-BC14]]
* [[XSB]] Southbridge  
* [[XSB]] Southbridge  
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** 16MB [[Nand#Hynix HY27US08281A|Hynix HY27US08281A]] ([[Retail|Retail]])
** 16MB [[Nand#Hynix HY27US08281A|Hynix HY27US08281A]] ([[Retail|Retail]])
** 64MB [[Nand#Samsung K9F1208U0B|Samsung K9F1208U0B]] ([[Developer Hardware|Dev]])
** 64MB [[Nand#Samsung K9F1208U0B|Samsung K9F1208U0B]] ([[Developer Hardware|Dev]])
* Boardcom or ICS Ethernet PHY
* Boardcom or ICS [[Ethernet PHY]]
* Cypress Clock Generator
* Cypress Clock Generator
* [[Heatsinks#Heatpipe CPU|Heatpipe]] CPU Heatsink
* [[Heatsink#Heatpipe CPU|Heatpipe]] CPU Heatsink
* GPU Heatsink
* GPU Heatsink
** [[Heatsinks#Low Profile GPU|Low Profile]] (Early/Mid Boards)
** [[Heatsink#Low Profile GPU|Low Profile]] (Early/Mid Boards)
** [[Heatsinks#Extended GPU|Extended]] (Late Boards)
** [[Heatsink#Extended GPU|Extended]] (Late Boards)


== Variations ==
== Variations ==
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{{Main|Elpis (Motherboard)}}
{{Main|Elpis (Motherboard)}}


'''[[Elpis]]''' is a modified Xenon used for refurbishing defective Xenon based systems. Major changes include use of the [[Elpis (GPU)|Elpis]] GPU and software differences.
[[Elpis (Motherboard)|Elpis]] is a modified Xenon used for refurbishing defective Xenon based systems. Major changes include use of the [[Elpis (GPU)|Elpis]] GPU and software differences.


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

Latest revision as of 05:07, 5 April 2024

Xenon
X803600-011.jpg
Part NumberX803600
IntroducedLate 2005
Used InXbox 360 (Original)
CPU TypeWaternoose
GPU TypeY1
CPU Process90nm
GPU Process90nm
eDRAM Process90nm
Nand Size16MB (Retail)
64MB (Dev)
Video OutputsA/V
Wattage203W
12V Amperage16.5A
SuccessorZephyr_A
Elpis

Xenon is the first motherboard and is used in the Original Xbox 360 series. The motherboard has a unique board layout compared to the later boards, especially noticeable with the capacitors around the CPU heatsink, and use of the ANA chip.

Notes

  • At some point in 2006, at least one of the manufacturers of the Xenon started applying glue around the CPU and GPU
  • Some consoles use small yellow 820uF capacitors, while other consoles use silver 820uF solid capacitors
  • Some capacitors used for voltage regulation positioned around the CPU heatsink are defective and prone to failure (see Capacitor Plague for details)
  • There are two different versions of the XSB southbridge used, initially G0, and later switching to R0
  • At some point in 2006, the extended GPU heatsink started being used on some systems instead of the low profile GPU heatsink

Specifications

Variations

Elpis

Elpis is a modified Xenon used for refurbishing defective Xenon based systems. Major changes include use of the Elpis GPU and software differences.