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Intel Q9450 - Core 2 Quad Quad-Core Processor User Manual

Intel Q9450 - Core 2 Quad Quad-Core Processor
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Document Number: 315594-013
Intel
®
Core™2 Extreme Quad-
Core Processor and Intel
®
Core™2
Quad Processor
Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines
Supporting:
Intel
®
Core™2 Extreme quad-core processor QX6000
Δ
series at 775_VR_CONFIG_05B
Intel
®
Core™2 Quad processor Q6000
Δ
series at 105 W
Intel
®
Core™2 Quad processor Q6000
Δ
series at 95 W
Intel
®
Core™2 Extreme Processor QX9000

series at
775_VR_CONFIG_05B
Intel
®
Core™2 Quad processor Q9000

and Q9000S

series
Intel
®
Core™2 Quad processor Q8000

and Q8000S

series
August 2009

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Intel Q9450 - Core 2 Quad Quad-Core Processor Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIntel
ModelQ9450 - Core 2 Quad Quad-Core Processor
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Document Goals and Scope

Outlines the purpose and scope of the document for thermal management.

References

Lists supporting documents and resources for further information.

Definition of Terms

Provides definitions for key technical terms used in the document.

Processor Thermal/Mechanical Information

Mechanical Requirements

Details the mechanical specifications for the processor package and its interface.

Thermal Requirements

Covers the thermal limits and specifications for the processor.

Heatsink Design Considerations

Discusses key parameters for designing effective heatsinks.

System Thermal Solution Considerations

Addresses chassis thermal design capabilities and improving performance.

System Integration Considerations

Provides guidance on integrating processors into systems.

Thermal Metrology

Characterizing Cooling Performance Requirements

Defines thermal characterization parameters like Psi (Ψ) for performance assessment.

Processor Thermal Solution Performance Assessment

Describes methods for assessing thermal solution performance using TTV.

Local Ambient Temperature Measurement Guidelines

Provides guidelines for measuring local ambient temperature (TA).

Processor Case Temperature Measurement Guidelines

Details procedures for accurately measuring processor case temperature (TC).

Thermal Management Logic and Thermal Monitor Feature

Processor Power Dissipation

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

Thermal Monitor Implementation

Details the components and functionality of the on-die Thermal Monitor.

Intel® Thermal/Mechanical Reference Design Information

ATX Reference Design Requirements

Documents requirements for active air-cooled ATX designs using reference solutions.

Validation Results for Reference Design

Presents performance results for reference heatsink designs.

Environmental Reliability Testing

Outlines structural and environmental tests for thermal solutions.

Safety Requirements

Details safety standards for heatsink and attachment assemblies.

Geometric Envelope for Intel® Reference ATX Thermal Mechanical Design

Specifies keep-out and height restrictions for ATX/µATX motherboard designs.

Reference Attach Mechanism

Describes the structural design strategy for heatsink attachment.

Intel® Quiet System Technology (Intel® QST)

Intel® Quiet System Technology Algorithm

Explains the objective and algorithm for minimizing system acoustics.

Board and System Implementation of Intel® Quiet System Technology

Details the hardware configuration for implementing Intel QST.

Intel® QST Configuration and Tuning

Outlines the initial configuration and tuning process for Intel QST.

Fan Hub Thermistor and Intel® QST

Describes the tandem operation of fan thermistors and Intel QST.

LGA775 Socket Heatsink Loading

LGA775 Socket Heatsink Considerations

Discusses heatsink clip load for mechanical and thermal performance.

Metric for Heatsink Preload for ATX/uATX Designs Non-Compliant with Intel® Reference Design

Provides guidance on heatsink preload metrics for non-reference designs.

Heatsink Selection Guidelines

Offers guidelines for selecting heatsinks based on board deflection.

Heatsink Clip Load Metrology

Overview

Introduces procedures for measuring heatsink/clip/fastener load.

Test Preparation

Details the preparation steps for heatsink clip load testing.

Test Procedure Examples

Provides examples of load measurement procedures.

Thermal Interface Management

Bond Line Management

Addresses managing the gap between IHS and heatsink base for performance.

Interface Material Area

Discusses the impact of contact area on thermal resistance.

Interface Material Performance

Explains factors affecting interface material performance like thermal resistance.

Case Temperature Reference Metrology

Objective and Scope

Defines the procedure for attaching a thermocouple to the IHS for TC measurement.

Supporting Test Equipment

Lists recommended equipment for thermocouple installation.

Thermal Calibration and Controls

Recommends calibration and controls for temperature measurement equipment.

IHS Groove

Details cutting a groove in the package IHS for thermocouple routing.

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