Socket 563 socket: CPUs, chipsets and cooler fit
Socket 563 is the AMD micro pin grid array socket that carried low power Athlon XP-M Thoroughbred and Barton processors in notebooks. It holds 563 contacts for 563-pin microPGA packages at 1.30 V to 1.35 V, distinct from the 462-pin Socket A package used for standard power Athlon parts. The socket is usually found in laptops and requires a low power mobile processor in the 563-pin package. Only a small number of desktop boards used the socket, including the PCChips M863G Ver3 and the ECS K7SOM, both sold bundled with a Socket 563 processor and heatsink.
Quick facts
| Maker | AMD |
|---|---|
| Package type | PGA |
| Contacts | 563 |
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | 2003 |
| Status | Legacy |
| Memory | DDR through the board chipset, single channel |
| PCIe from the CPU | Front side bus to 333 MT/s; AGP and PCI slots hang off the board chipset |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (notebook heat pipe) |
| Replaces | Socket A |
| Replaced by | Socket S1 |
Overview
The socket matters for this batch because the Barton Athlon XP-M 2200+ at 1667 MHz with 512 KB of L2 cache at 27 W from July 2004 uses a Socket 563 microPGA package for thin notebooks. The part runs a 266 MT/s front side bus with PowerNow trimming clocks and voltage on battery. Standard power XP-M 2800+ parts at 2.133 GHz with 512 KB at 55 W and 72 W use Socket 462 packages instead, so the package marking decides the board. The 563-pin package cannot seat in a Socket 462 board.
Memory is DDR through the board chipset. Cooling is the notebook vendor heat pipe assembly for the exact chassis, sized for 16 W to 27 W low power parts. Socket 563 was succeeded by Socket S1 in 2006 with support for dual core CPUs and DDR2 memory.
Processor generations
| Codename | Marketing name | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoroughbred | Athlon XP-M Thoroughbred | 2003 to 2004 | 130 nm Model 8 low power mobile single cores with 256 KB of L2 cache in 563-pin microPGA packages, from 950 MHz to 2200 MHz at 16 W to 25 W. |
| Barton | Athlon XP-M Barton | 2004 to 2005 | 130 nm Model 10 low power mobile single cores with 512 KB of L2 cache, including the 1667 MHz XP-M 2200+ at 27 W from July 2004 and higher 2800+ parts at 2.133 GHz for thin notebooks. |
Who Socket 563 serves
Socket 563 fits thin notebooks that pair a low power XP-M Thoroughbred or Barton part with a board that lists the exact 563-pin model. The XP-M 2200+ at 1667 MHz suits fan sensitive machines at 27 W with PowerNow control. Higher Barton XP-M parts to 2800+ suit larger notebooks where the chassis can carry the heat. Desktop boards with Socket 563, such as the PCChips M863G Ver3 and the ECS K7SOM, suit bundled builds where the board and processor ship together. Every installation needs the notebook maker CPU list because microPGA support is board specific.
Standard power Socket A mobiles do not fit, even when the model number looks close. The pin count and voltage window decide fit.
Memory and cooling
Memory on Socket 563 is DDR through the board chipset in a single channel. The notebook board fixes the number of SO-DIMM sockets and the maximum capacity, with speed tied to the front side bus. The CPU carries 64 KB of L1 instruction and 64 KB of L1 data cache plus 256 KB on Thoroughbred parts or 512 KB on Barton parts, with no on-chip memory controller. Expansion hangs off the board chipset because these CPUs provide no PCIe lanes. Cooling uses the notebook heat pipe assembly for the exact chassis, with fan control tied to CPU temperature. A move to Socket S1 needs a new board for Turion mobiles with DDR2 memory.
CPUs on Socket 563
4 processor pages in the database, newest first.
| Processor | Cores / threads | Base / boost | TDP | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Athlon XP-M 2200+ | 1 / 1 | 1.67 GHz | 27 W | Jul 2004 |
| AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+ (25W) | 1 / 1 | 1.53 GHz | 25 W | Jun 2003 |
| AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+ (35W) | 1 / 1 | 1.53 GHz | n/a | Jun 2003 |
| AMD Athlon XP-M 1800+ (25W) | 1 / 1 | 1.4 GHz | 25 W | Mar 2003 |
Frequently asked questions
Which processors fit Socket 563?
Barton Athlon XP-M low power single cores such as the 1667 MHz XP-M 2200+ with 512 KB at 27 W from July 2004 covered here, plus Thoroughbred XP-M parts from 950 MHz to 2200 MHz and Barton XP-M parts to 3000+ in 563-pin microPGA packages for notebooks. Standard power mobiles in Socket A packages use Socket 462 instead.
Is Socket 563 the same as Socket A?
No. Socket 563 has 563 contacts in a microPGA layout for low power mobiles at 1.30 V to 1.35 V, while Socket 462 has 462 contacts for standard power desktop and mobile parts. A Socket 462 chip does not seat in a Socket 563 board. Forcing a chip can damage the board.
What memory does Socket 563 use?
DDR memory through the board chipset in a single channel. The notebook board fixes the slot count and the maximum capacity, with speed tied to the 266 MT/s to 333 MT/s front side bus. A move to DDR2 means a move to Socket S1 with a new board.
How many PCIe lanes does Socket 563 provide?
No lanes come from these CPUs in the PCIe sense. A front side bus at 266 MT/s to 333 MT/s ties the CPU to the board chipset, while AGP and PCI slots hang off the chipset. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Sources and verification
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