Intel 521 Data Sheet - Page 95
Variable Speed Fan
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Boxed Processor Specifications 7.3.2 Variable Speed Fan If the boxed processor fan heatsink 4-pin connector is connected to a 3-pin motherboard header it will operate as follows: The boxed processor fan will operate at different speeds over a short range of internal chassis temperatures. This allows the processor fan to operate at a lower speed and noise level, while internal chassis temperatures are low. If internal chassis temperature increases beyond a lower set point, the fan speed will rise linearly with the internal temperature until the higher set point is reached. At that point, the fan speed is at its maximum. As fan speed increases, so does fan noise levels. Systems should be designed to provide adequate air around the boxed processor fan heatsink that remains cooler then lower set point. These set points, represented in Figure 7-9 and Table 7-2, can vary by a few degrees from fan heatsink to fan heatsink. The internal chassis temperature should be kept below 38 ºC. Meeting the processor's temperature specification (see Chapter 5) is the responsibility of the system integrator. The motherboard must supply a constant +12 V to the processor's power header to ensure proper operation of the variable speed fan for the boxed processor. Refer to Table 7-1 for the specific requirements. Figure 7-9. Boxed Processor Fan Heatsink Set Points Increasing Fan Speed & Noise Higher Set Point Highest Noise Level Lower Set Point Lowest Noise Level X Y Z Internal Chassis Temperature (Degrees C) Datasheet 95