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

Case Temperature Reference Metrology
Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines 79
D.4 IHS Groove
Cut a groove in the package IHS; see the drawings given in Figure 30 and Figure 31.
The groove orientation in Figure 30 is toward the IHS notch to allow the thermocouple
wir
e to be routed under the socket lid. This will protect the thermocouple from getting
damaged or pinched when removing and installing the heatsink (see Figure 55).

Intel Q9450 - Core 2 Quad Quad-Core Processor Specifications

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Brand	Intel
Model	Q9450 - Core 2 Quad Quad-Core Processor
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English