Intel
®
Xeon
®
Processor C5500/C3500 Series and LGA1366 Socket
Thermal/Mechanical Design Guide
August 2010
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Order Number: 323107-002US
6.2.3
THERMTRIP# Signal
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6.3
Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI)
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51
6.3.1
Introduction
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51
6.3.2
PECI Specifications
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53
7
Thermal Solutions
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7.1
Performance Targets
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54
7.2
Heat Pipe Considerations
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56
7.3
Assembly
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7.3.1
Thermal Interface Material (TIM)
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58
7.4
Structural Considerations
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58
7.5
Thermal Design
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59
7.5.1
Thermal Characterization Parameter
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7.5.2
NEBS Thermal Profile
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7.5.3
Power Thermal Utility
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61
7.6
Thermal Features
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7.6.1
Fan Speed Control
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7.6.2
PECI Averaging and Catastrophic Thermal Management
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62
7.6.3
Intel
®
Turbo Boost Technology
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62
7.6.4
Absolute Processor Temperature
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63
7.6.5
Custom Heat Sinks For UP ATCA
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63
8
Quality and Reliability Requirements
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66
8.1
Use Conditions
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8.2
Intel Reference Component Validation
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67
8.2.1
Board Functional Test Sequence
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8.2.2
Post-Test Pass Criteria
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68
8.2.3
Recommended BIOS/Processor/Memory Test Procedures
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68
8.3
Material and Recycling Requirements
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68
A
Component Suppliers
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70
B
Mechanical Drawings
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72
C
Socket Mechanical Drawings
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