[ INDIVIDUAL CPU COMPONENT ]
Transmeta Crusoe TM5400 700 MHz
VLIW/code-morphed x86, 700 MHz; 64 KB I + 64 KB D L1, 256 KB L2. Model-specific record; confirm the complete part marking before installation.
IDENTIFICATION: Transmeta Crusoe TM5400 700 MHz. Product name alone does not establish package, stepping, voltage or firmware compatibility.
Verified model specifications
| Catalog path | Other → Transmeta processors |
|---|---|
| Model and compute | VLIW/code-morphed x86, 700 MHz; 64 KB I + 64 KB D L1, 256 KB L2 |
| Package / socket | 474-pin ceramic BGA, soldered mobile package; OEM board-specific ball map |
| Compatibility | OEM laptop firmware/code-morphing required; not socket-upgradeable |
| Stepping and variants | TM5400 differs from TM5600/TM5800; firmware revision matters |
Compatibility and service
- OEM laptop firmware/code-morphing required; not socket-upgradeable
- TM5400 differs from TM5600/TM5800; firmware revision matters
- Archive host firmware; BGA repair specialized
- Confirm board manual, exact CPU support list, firmware, voltage/power, memory and cooling before use; never force a package.
Service & archival notes
Archive host firmware; BGA repair specialized
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
- Transmeta legacy documentsArchived documentation; OEM firmware is part of compatibility.
- Transmeta Crusoe TM5400 system design manualIndependent cross-reference.
- Various Creators — What happened to Transmeta Crusoe? They failed, but Apple and Microsoft copied themIndependent 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.