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AMD Athlon XP-M 2500+ Barton

Mobile Barton, 2003; 1C/1T, nominal 1.866 GHz, 512 KB L2, 266 MT/s bus. Model-specific record; confirm the complete part marking before installation.

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IDENTIFICATION: AMD Athlon XP-M 2500+ Barton. Product name alone does not establish package, stepping, voltage or firmware compatibility.

Verified model specifications

Catalog pathAmd → AMD K7 / Athlon XP
Model and computeMobile Barton, 2003; 1C/1T, nominal 1.866 GHz, 512 KB L2, 266 MT/s bus
Package / socketSocket A mobile; OPN dependent
CompatibilityDesktop Socket A support not guaranteed; verify BIOS/voltage/multiplier
Stepping and variantsMultiple OPN/thermal variants; full AXMH/AXMD code

Compatibility and service

  • Desktop Socket A support not guaranteed; verify BIOS/voltage/multiplier
  • Multiple OPN/thermal variants; full AXMH/AXMD code
  • Preserve OPN; mobile profile may be BIOS-configurable
  • Confirm board manual, exact CPU support list, firmware, voltage/power, memory and cooling before use; never force a package.

Service & archival notes

Preserve OPN; mobile profile may be BIOS-configurable

Photograph package, markings, contacts and date/lot codes before repair. Log host board, BIOS/microcode, memory, cooler, condition, provenance and source revision.

Sources & further reading

  1. AMD processor specifications — AMD Athlon XP-M 2500+ BartonManufacturer catalog; search exact model and OPN.
  2. AMD support documentationManufacturer platform documents; verify motherboard BIOS separately.
  3. Various Creators — Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz vs AMD Athlon XP 2500+ BartonIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.

Manufacturer documents take precedence. Family-level references may not resolve every stepping; verify the marking and motherboard CPU list.