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Intel E6700 - Core 2 Duo Dual-Core Processor User Manual

Intel E6700 - Core 2 Duo Dual-Core Processor
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Document Number: 318734-017
Intel
®
Core2 Duo Processor
E8000
and E7000
Series, Intel
®
Pentium
®
Dual-Core Processor
E6000
and E5000
Series, and
Intel
®
Celeron
®
Processor E3000
Series
Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines
November 2010

Table of Contents

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Intel E6700 - Core 2 Duo Dual-Core Processor Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor NumberE6700
Number of Cores2
Number of Threads2
Base Frequency2.66 GHz
Cache4 MB L2 Cache
Bus Speed1066 MHz
TDP65 W
SocketLGA 775
Lithography65 nm
Instruction Set64-bit
Virtualization TechnologyVT-x
Memory TypesDDR2
Release DateJuly 2006

Summary

Introduction

Document Goals and Scope

Describes the purpose and scope of the thermal design guidelines.

References

Lists supporting documents for understanding material and concepts.

Definition of Terms

Defines key terms used in thermal management and metrology.

Processor Thermal/Mechanical Information

Mechanical Requirements

Details mechanical specifications for processor packages and heatsink attachment.

Thermal Requirements

Specifies processor thermal limits, profiles, and design requirements.

Heatsink Design Considerations

Discusses factors for designing effective heatsinks for heat removal.

System Thermal Solution Considerations

Covers chassis capabilities and improvements for thermal performance.

System Integration Considerations

Discusses manufacturing and assembly of Intel components.

Thermal Metrology

Characterizing Cooling Performance Requirements

Explains thermal characterization parameters for evaluating thermal solutions.

Processor Thermal Solution Performance Assessment

Details methods for assessing heatsink performance using test vehicles.

Local Ambient Temperature Measurement Guidelines

Provides guidelines for accurately measuring local ambient temperature.

Processor Case Temperature Measurement Guidelines

Outlines procedures for measuring processor case temperature (TC).

Thermal Management Logic and Thermal Monitor Feature

Processor Power Dissipation

Explains the relationship between processor frequency, power, and dissipation.

Thermal Monitor Implementation

Describes the on-die thermal management system and its components.

PROCHOT# Signal

Details the PROCHOT# signal for indicating thermal limits and activating TCC.

Thermal Control Circuit

Explains the TCC mechanism for reducing processor power consumption.

Thermal Monitor 2

Covers the second method of power reduction via frequency and voltage adjustment.

Operation and Configuration

Discusses enabling and configuring the Thermal Control Circuit.

On-Demand Mode

Explains how to manually activate thermal control for testing purposes.

System Considerations

Discusses considerations for system design related to thermal management.

THERMTRIP# Signal

Describes the THERMTRIP# signal for catastrophic cooling failure shutdown.

Digital Thermal Sensor

Details the digital thermal sensor (DTS) for fan speed control.

Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI)

Covers the PECI interface for environmental control data.

Balanced Technology Extended (BTX) Thermal/Mechanical Design Information

Overview of the BTX Reference Design

Introduces the BTX compliant thermal module assembly.

Target Heatsink Performance

Specifies target heatsink performance criteria for BTX platforms.

Acoustics

Discusses optimizing acoustic emission by using variable speed fans.

Effective Fan Curve

Explains the TMA effective fan curve and its relation to system impedance.

Voltage Regulator Thermal Management

Covers thermal management for voltage regulators in BTX systems.

Altitude

Addresses altitude effects on thermal solution performance.

Reference Heatsink Thermal Validation

Describes validation of reference heatsinks using thermal test vehicles.

Environmental Reliability Testing

Outlines structural reliability tests for thermal solutions under stress.

Material and Recycling Requirements

Specifies material resistance and recyclability requirements.

Geometric Envelope for Intel® Reference BTX Thermal Module Assembly

Defines the physical space constraints for BTX thermal modules.

Preload and TMA Stiffness

Covers structural design strategy for preload and TMA stiffness.

ATX Thermal/Mechanical Design Information

ATX Reference Design Requirements

Details requirements for active air-cooled ATX thermal solutions.

Validation Results for Reference Design

Presents heatsink performance and acoustic results for ATX reference designs.

Environmental Reliability Testing

Describes structural reliability tests for ATX thermal solutions.

Material and Recycling Requirements

Specifies material resistance and recyclability for ATX components.

Safety Requirements

Lists safety standards for heatsinks and attachment assemblies.

Geometric Envelope for Intel® Reference ATX Thermal Mechanical Design

Defines physical space constraints for ATX thermal mechanical designs.

Reference Attach Mechanism

Details the structural design strategy for the reference attach mechanism.

Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST)

Intel® QST Algorithm

Explains the QST algorithm for minimizing system acoustics via fan control.

Output Weighting Matrix

Describes how QST uses a matrix to affect multiple fan speeds.

Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID)

Details the PID control algorithm used in QST for fan speed management.

Board and System Implementation of Intel® QST

Covers board configuration and system setup for Intel QST.

Intel® QST Configuration and Tuning

Guides on configuring and tuning the Intel QST subsystem.

Fan Hub Thermistor and Intel® QST

Discusses the tandem operation of fan hub thermistors and QST.

Appendix A LGA775 Socket Heatsink Loading

LGA775 Socket Heatsink Considerations

Discusses heatsink clip load for mechanical and thermal performance.

Heatsink Preload Requirement Limitations

Details limitations and factors affecting heatsink preload requirements.

Motherboard Deflection Metric Definition

Defines how motherboard deflection is measured for heatsink preload.

Board Deflection Limits

Specifies deflection limits for ATX/µATX form factors.

Heatsink Selection Guidelines

Provides guidance on selecting heatsinks considering motherboard stiffening.

Appendix B Heatsink Clip Load Metrology

Overview

Introduces procedures for measuring heatsink/clip/fastener load.

Test Preparation

Details preparation steps for heatsink clip load measurement.

Test Procedure Examples

Provides examples of load measurement procedures.

Appendix C Thermal Interface Management

Bond Line Management

Explains how gap management impacts thermal performance.

Interface Material Area

Discusses the impact of contact area on thermal resistance.

Interface Material Performance

Covers thermal resistance and wetting characteristics of interface materials.

Appendix D Case Temperature Reference Metrology

Objective and Scope

Defines procedures for attaching thermocouples for TC measurement.

Supporting Test Equipment

Lists recommended equipment for thermocouple installation.

Thermal Calibration and Controls

Details calibration procedures for temperature measurement equipment.

IHS Groove

Describes how to cut a groove in the IHS for thermocouple wire routing.

Thermocouple Attach Procedure

Provides a step-by-step procedure for attaching thermocouples via soldering.

Thermocouple Wire Management

Guides on routing thermocouple wires to prevent damage during installation.

Appendix F Fan Performance for Reference Design

Fan Electrical Performance Requirements

Lists electrical specifications and requirements for reference design fans.

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