American Megatrends Enterprise-III User Manual page 98

Heat Dissipation,
Test Procedure to Assure Proper Operating Temperatures:
1. Install the motherboard in a fully loaded system.
2. Install a temperature sensor (such as a thermocouple) so that the surface of the heat sink can be
measured without opening the case.
3. Turn on the system and run a diagnostics utility program such as AMIDiag for at least one hour.
Expected Results
If the temperature on the surface of the heat sink is 75 degrees centigrade or below, there will be no
problem with the operation of the computer.
Identifying a Problem
If the temperature exceeds 75 degrees centigrade, the system integrator must take the necessary measures
to ensure that the CPU does not overheat.
Potential Solutions
• Install a fan to increase the air flow over the CPU. Some power supplies may have larger or more
powerful fans.
• Install a different heat sink with a greater surface area.
• Different case styles may have better ventilation allowing for more air-flow over the CPU.
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