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Table 42 provides maximum case temperatures for the components that are sensitive 
to thermal changes.  The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency 
could affect case temperatures.  Maximum case temperatures are important when 
considering proper airflow to cool the board. 
Table 42.  Thermal Considerations for Components 
Component   Maximum Case Temperature 
Processor  For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and 
processor specification updates 
Intel H61 Express Chipset  104 
o
C 
 
To ensure functionality and reliability, the component is specified for proper operation 
when Case Temperature is maintained at or below the maximum temperature listed in 
Table 43. This is a requirement for sustained power dissipation equal to Thermal 
D
esign Power (TDP is specified as the maximum sustainable power to be dissipated by 
the components). When the component is dissipating less than TDP, the case 
temperature should be below the Maximum Case Temperature. The surface 
temperature at the geometric center of the component corresponds to Case 
Temperature. 
It is important to note that the temperature measurement in the system BIOS is a 
value reported by embedded thermal sensors in the components and does not directly 
correspond to the Maximum Case Temperature. The upper operating limit when 
monitoring this thermal sensor is Tcontrol. 
Table 43.  Tcontrol Values for Components
 
Component   Tcontrol 
Processor  For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and 
processor specification updates 
Intel H61 Express Chipset  104 
o
C 
 
For information about   Refer to 
Processor datasheets and specification updates  Section 1.2, page 19 
Intel
®
 6 Series Chipset Thermal Mechanical Specifications and 
Design Guidelines 
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Chipsets/ec-h61/h61-
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