AMD Geode GX DB533 User Manual

AMD Geode™ GX DB533
Development Board Overview
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General Description

The AMD Geode™ GX DB533 is designed around the
AMD Geode™ GX 533@1.1 processor* and the AMD
Geode CS5535 companion device. This board enables a
developer to write and test code, and simulate hardware for
mobile, thin client, and general embedded applications in a
stable and reusable system. The system could be used in
the final product without modification.
This platform consists of two boards: the CPU module
board and base board. The two-board configuration
enables customers to quickly develop a wider range of
products targeted at different applications. Initial develop-
ment can be with the base board and one of the available
CPU module boards (Geode GX DB533-TC for CRT inter-
face or Geode GX DB533-TT for TFT interface). If desired,
the customer can develop their own base board for use
with either of the CPU module boards.
This design uses Advantech's SOM 144 method of inter-
connection. The Geode GX DB533 kit can be purchased
*This processor operates at 400 MHz. Model numbers reflect performance as described here: http://www.amd.com/connectivitysolutions/geodegxbenchmark.
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from AMD (i.e., -TC and -TT) while the boards can be indi-
vidually purchased from Advantech. Contact your local
Advantech representative for additional information.
BIOS is provided by Insyde Software's XpressROM (pre-
programmed device installed) and General Software's
Embedded BIOS (preprogrammed device in kit).
The primary functions of the AMD Geode GX DB533 are:
• Development and validation of software:
— Application software for design concept
— BIOS firmware validation
• Development of hardware-based products:
— Design development and emulation
— Proof-of-concept
— Embedded product
• Evaluation of on-board silicon:
— Geode GX 533@1.1 processor*
— Geode CS5535 companion device
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