Summary of Contents for Intel Q9300 - Core 2 Quad 2.5 GHz 6M L2 Cache 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Quad-Core Processor
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® Intel Core™2 Extreme Processor Δ ® QX9000 Series, Intel Core™2 Quad Δ Δ Δ Processor Q9000 , Q9000S , Q8000 Δ and Q8000S Series Datasheet — on 45 nm process in the 775 land package August 2009 Document Number: 318726-010...
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Modules and an Intel TXT-compatible measured launched environment (MLE). The MLE could consist of a virtual machine monitor, an OS or an application. In addition, Intel TXT requires the system to contain a TPM v1.2, as defined by the Trusted Computing Group and specific software for some uses.
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Intel architecture enables the processor to execute operating systems and applications written ® to take advantage of the Intel 64 architecture. The processor, supporting Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology, allows tradeoffs to be made between performance and power consumption. ® The Intel Core™2 Extreme processor QX9000 series, Intel Core™2 Quad processor Q9000, Q9000S,...
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TXT is a key element in Intel's safer computing initiative that defines a set of hardware enhancements that operate with an Intel TXT enabled operating system to help protect against software-based attacks. It creates a hardware foundation that builds on Intel's Virtualization Technology to help protect the confidentiality and integrity of data stored/created on the client PC.
Q8400S. ® The processor is based on 45 nm process technology. The processor features the Intel Advanced Smart Cache, a shared multi-core optimized cache that significantly reduces latency to frequently used data. The processors feature 1600 MHz and 1333 MHz front side bus (FSB) frequencies.The processors also feature two independent but shared...
• Processor — For this document, the term processor is the generic form of the ® ® Intel Core™2 Extreme processor QX9000 series, the Intel Core™2 Quad processor Q9000, Q9000S, Q8000, and Q8000S series. ® ® • Enhanced Intel Core microarchitecture —...
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64 Architecture — An enhancement to Intel's IA-32 architecture, allowing the processor to execute operating systems and applications written to take advantage of Intel 64 architecture. Further details on Intel 64 architecture and programming model can be found in the Software Developer Guide at http:// developer.intel.com/technology/64bitextensions/.
Electrical Specifications Electrical Specifications This chapter describes the electrical characteristics of the processor interfaces and signals. DC electrical characteristics are provided. Power and Ground Lands The processor has VCC (power), VTT, and VSS (ground) inputs for on-chip power distribution. All power lands must be connected to V , while all VSS lands must be connected to a system ground plane.
To support the Deeper Sleep State the platform must use a VRD 11.1 compliant solution. The Deeper Sleep State also requires additional platform support. For further information on Voltage Regulator-Down solutions, contact your Intel field representative. Individual processor VID values may be calibrated during manufacturing such that two devices at the same core speed may have different default VID settings.
Electrical Specifications Reserved, Unused, and TESTHI Signals All RESERVED lands must remain unconnected. Connection of these lands to V or to any other signal (including each other) can result in component malfunction or incompatibility with future processors. See Chapter 4 for a land listing of the processor and the location of all RESERVED lands.
Electrical Specifications Voltage and Current Specification 2.6.1 Absolute Maximum and Minimum Ratings Table 2-2 specifies absolute maximum and minimum ratings only and lie outside the functional limits of the processor. Within functional operation limits, functionality and long-term reliability can be expected. At conditions outside functional operation condition limits, but within absolute maximum and minimum ratings, neither functionality nor long-term reliability can be expected.
Electrical Specifications 2.6.2 DC Voltage and Current Specification Table 2-3. Voltage and Current Specifications 2, 10 Symbol Parameter Unit Notes VID Range 0.8500 — 1.3625 Processor Number QX9770 3.20 GHz (12 MB Cache) Processor Number 775_VR_CONFIG_05B: QX9650 3.00 GHz (12 MB Cache) Processor Number 775_VR_CONFIG_05A: Q9650...
VID range. Note that this differs from the VID employed by the processor during a power management event (Thermal Monitor 2, Enhanced Intel ®...
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Electrical Specifications capacitance, and 1 MΩ minimum impedance. The maximum length of ground wire on the probe should be less than 5 mm. Ensure external noise from the system is not coupled into the oscilloscope probe. Refer to Table 2-4 Figure 2-1 for the minimum, typical, and maximum V allowed for...
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Electrical Specifications Table 2-4. Static and Transient Tolerance 1, 2, 3, 4 Voltage Deviation from VID Setting (V) Maximum Voltage Typical Voltage Minimum Voltage 1.30 mΩ 1.38 mΩ 1.45 mΩ 0.000 -0.019 -0.038 -0.007 -0.026 -0.045 -0.013 -0.033 -0.053 -0.020 -0.040 -0.060 -0.026...
Electrical Specifications Figure 2-1. Static and Transient Tolerance Icc [A] VID - 0.000 VID - 0.013 VID - 0.025 VID - 0.038 Vcc Maximum VID - 0.050 VID - 0.063 VID - 0.075 VID - 0.088 VID - 0.100 Vcc Typical VID - 0.113 VID - 0.125 VID - 0.138...
Electrical Specifications 2.6.3 Overshoot The processor can tolerate short transient overshoot events where V exceeds the VID voltage when transitioning from a high to low current load condition. This overshoot cannot exceed VID + V is the maximum allowable overshoot voltage). OS_MAX OS_MAX The time duration of the overshoot event must not exceed T...
GTLREF specifications). Termination resistors (R ) for GTL+ signals are provided on the processor silicon and are terminated to V . Intel chipsets will also provide on-die termination; thus, eliminating the need to terminate the bus on the motherboard for most GTL+ signals.
Electrical Specifications 2.7.2 CMOS and Open Drain Signals Legacy input signals such as A20M#, IGNNE#, INIT#, SMI#, and STPCLK# use CMOS input buffers. All of the CMOS and Open Drain signals are required to be asserted/ deasserted for at least eight BCLKs in order for the processor to recognize the proper signal state.
2.7.3.1 Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) DC Specifications PECI is an Intel proprietary one-wire interface that provides a communication channel between Intel processors, chipsets, and external thermal monitoring devices. The processor contains Digital Thermal Sensors (DTS) distributed throughout die. These...
Electrical Specifications Table 2-12. PECI DC Electrical Limits Symbol Definition and Conditions Units Notes Input Voltage Range -0.15 Hysteresis 0.1 * V — hysteresis Negative-edge threshold voltage 0.275 * V 0.500 * V Positive-edge threshold voltage 0.550 * V 0.725 * V High level output source -6.0 source...
13.5 (see Table 2-14 for the processor supported ratios). The processor uses a differential clocking implementation. For more information on the processor clocking, contact your Intel field representative. Table 2-14. Core Frequency to FSB Multiplier Configuration Multiplication of System Core Frequency...
Q9000S, Q8000, and Q8000S series operate at a 1333 MHz FSB frequency (selected by ® a 333 MHz BCLK[1:0] frequency). The Intel Core™2 Extreme processor QX9770 operates at a 1600 MHz FSB frequency (selected by a 400 MHz BCLK[1:0] frequency) Individual processors will only operate at their specified FSB frequency.
Electrical Specifications Figure 2-3. Differential Clock Waveform Overshoot BCLK1 Rising Edge Ringback Ringback Margin Threshold CROSS (ABS CROSS (ABS Region Falling Edge Ringback BCLK0 Undershoot Tp = T1: BCLK[1:0] period T2: BCLK[1:0] period stability (not shown) Tph = T3: BCLK[1:0] pulse high time Tpl = T4: BCLK[1:0] pulse low time T5: BCLK[1:0] rise time through the threshold region T6: BCLK[1:0] fall time through the threshold region...
Package Mechanical Specifications Package Mechanical Specifications The processor is packaged in a Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA6) package that interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket. The package consists of a processor core mounted on a substrate land-carrier. An integrated heat spreader (IHS) is attached to the package substrate and core and serves as the mating surface for processor component thermal solutions, such as a heatsink.
Package Mechanical Specifications Processor Component Keep-Out Zones The processor may contain components on the substrate that define component keep- out zone requirements. A thermal and mechanical solution design must not intrude into the required keep-out zones. Decoupling capacitors are typically mounted to either the topside or land-side of the package substrate.
Package Mechanical Specifications Figure 3-7 shows the top view of the processor land coordinates. The coordinates are referred to throughout the document to identify processor lands. Figure 3-7. Processor Land Coordinates and Quadrants, Top View Address/ Socket 775 Common Clock/ Quadrants Async Top View...
Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Land Listing and Signal Descriptions This chapter provides the processor land assignment and signal descriptions. Processor Land Assignments This section contains the land listings for the processor. The land-out footprint is shown Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2.
Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Figure 4-2.land-out Diagram (Top View – Right Side) VID_SEL VSS_MB_ VCC_MB_ VSS_ VCC_ REGULATION REGULATION SENSE SENSE VID7 FC40 VID6 VID2 VID0 VID3 VID1 VID5 VRDSEL PROCHOT# FC25 VID4 ITP_CLK0 FC24 A35# A34# ITP_CLK1 BPM0# BPM1# A33# A32#...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Assignments Assignments Signal Buffer Signal Buffer Land Name Land # Direction Land Name Land # Direction Type Type Source Synch Input/Output BPMb0# Common Clock Input/Output Source Synch Input/Output BPMb1# Common Clock Input/Output Source Synch Input/Output...
Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Assignments Assignments Signal Buffer Signal Buffer Land Name Land # Direction Land Name Land # Direction Type Type D32# Source Synch Input/Output DSTBP0# Source Synch Input/Output D33# Source Synch Input/Output DSTBP1# Source Synch Input/Output...
Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Assignments Assignments Signal Buffer Signal Buffer Land Name Land # Direction Land Name Land # Direction Type Type PECI Power/Other Input/Output TESTHI5 Power/Other Input PROCHOT# Asynch CMOS Input/Output TESTHI6 Power/Other Input...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Assignments Assignments Signal Buffer Signal Buffer Land Name Land # Direction Land Name Land # Direction Type Type Power/Other AK12 Power/Other AG11 Power/Other AK14 Power/Other AG12 Power/Other AK15 Power/Other AG14...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Assignments Assignments Signal Buffer Signal Buffer Land Name Land # Direction Land Name Land # Direction Type Type AN22 Power/Other Power/Other AN25 Power/Other Power/Other AN26 Power/Other Power/Other AN29 Power/Other Power/Other...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Assignments Assignments Signal Buffer Signal Buffer Land Name Land # Direction Land Name Land # Direction Type Type Power/Other AB23 Power/Other Power/Other AB24 Power/Other Power/Other AB25 Power/Other VCC_MB_ AB26 Power/Other...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Assignments Assignments Signal Buffer Signal Buffer Land Name Land # Direction Land Name Land # Direction Type Type AG13 Power/Other AL13 Power/Other AG16 Power/Other AL16 Power/Other AG17 Power/Other AL17 Power/Other...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Assignments Assignments Signal Buffer Signal Buffer Land Name Land # Direction Land Name Land # Direction Type Type Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Table 4-1. Alphabetical Land Assignments Assignments Signal Buffer Signal Buffer Land Name Land # Direction Land Name Land # Direction Type Type Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-2. Numerical Land Table 4-2. Numerical Land Assignment Assignment Land Signal Buffer Land Signal Buffer Land Name Direction Land Name Direction Type Type VTT_OUT_RI AC28 Power/Other Power/Other Output AC29 Power/Other FC39 Power/Other AC30 Power/Other Power/Other Input A21#...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-2. Numerical Land Table 4-2. Numerical Land Assignment Assignment Land Signal Buffer Land Signal Buffer Land Name Direction Land Name Direction Type Type AE28 Power/Other AG14 Power/Other AE29 Power/Other AG15 Power/Other AE30 Power/Other AG16 Power/Other Output AG17...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-2. Numerical Land Table 4-2. Numerical Land Assignment Assignment Land Signal Buffer Land Signal Buffer Land Name Direction Land Name Direction Type Type AH30 Power/Other AK16 Power/Other BPM1# Common Clock Input/Output AK17 Power/Other BPM0# Common Clock Input/Output AK18 Power/Other...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-2. Numerical Land Table 4-2. Numerical Land Assignment Assignment Land Signal Buffer Land Signal Buffer Land Name Direction Land Name Direction Type Type VID0 Asynch CMOS Output AN17 Power/Other VID2 Asynch CMOS Output AN18 Power/Other Power/Other AN19...
Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-2. Numerical Land Table 4-2. Numerical Land Assignment Assignment Land Signal Buffer Land Signal Buffer Land Name Direction Land Name Direction Type Type D13# Source Synch Input/Output DBI3# Source Synch Input/Output COMP8 Power/Other Input D58# Source Synch Input/Output...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-2. Numerical Land Table 4-2. Numerical Land Assignment Assignment Land Signal Buffer Land Signal Buffer Land Name Direction Land Name Direction Type Type RESERVED TESTHI2 Power/Other Input Power/Other TESTHI0 Power/Other Input D19# Source Synch Input/Output VTT_SEL Power/Other...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-2. Numerical Land Table 4-2. Numerical Land Assignment Assignment Land Signal Buffer Land Signal Buffer Land Name Direction Land Name Direction Type Type Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other FC32 Power/Other Power/Other FC33 Power/Other LINT0 Asynch CMOS Input...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-2. Numerical Land Table 4-2. Numerical Land Assignment Assignment Land Signal Buffer Land Signal Buffer Land Name Direction Land Name Direction Type Type Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other PWRGOOD Power/Other...
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-2. Numerical Land Table 4-2. Numerical Land Assignment Assignment Land Signal Buffer Land Signal Buffer Land Name Direction Land Name Direction Type Type Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other Power/Other FC0/ Power/Other BOOTSELECT...
Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Alphabetical Signals Reference Table 4-3. Signal Description (Sheet 1 of 10) Name Type Description A[35:3]# (Address) define a 2 -byte physical memory address space. In sub-phase 1 of the address phase, these signals transmit the address of a transaction. In sub-phase 2, these signals transmit transaction type information.
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-3. Signal Description (Sheet 2 of 10) Name Type Description BPM[5:0]# and BPMb[3:0]# (Breakpoint Monitor) are breakpoint and performance monitor signals. They are outputs from the processor which indicate the status of breakpoints and programmable counters used for monitoring processor performance.
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-3. Signal Description (Sheet 3 of 10) Name Type Description D[63:0]# (Data) are the data signals. These signals provide a 64- bit data path between the processor FSB agents, and must connect the appropriate pins/lands on all such agents. The data driver asserts DRDY# to indicate a valid data transfer.
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FC0/BOOTSELECT is not used by the processor. When this land is FC0/ ® Other tied to V , previous processors based on the Intel NetBurst BOOTSELECT microarchitecture should be disabled and prevented from booting. FC signals are signals that are available for compatibility with Other other processors.
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When STPCLK# is not asserted, FERR#/PBE# is similar to the ERROR# signal on the Intel 387 coprocessor, and is included for compatibility with systems using MS-DOS*-type floating-point error reporting. When STPCLK# is...
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FSB throughout the bus locked operation and ensure the atomicity of lock. On the processor these signals are not connected on the package (they are floating). As an alternative to MSID, Intel has MSID[1:0] Output implemented the Power Segment Identifier (PSID) to report the maximum Thermal Design Power of the processor.
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-3. Signal Description (Sheet 7 of 10) Name Type Description PWRGOOD (Power Good) is a processor input. The processor requires this signal to be a clean indication that the clocks and power supplies are stable and within their specifications. ‘Clean’ implies that the signal will remain low (capable of sinking leakage current), without glitches, from the time that the power supplies are turned on until they come within specification.
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-3. Signal Description (Sheet 8 of 10) Name Type Description SLP# (Sleep), when asserted in Extended Stop Grant or Stop Grant state, causes the processor to enter the Sleep state. In the Sleep state, the processor stops providing internal clock signals to all units, leaving only the Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) still operating.
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-3. Signal Description (Sheet 9 of 10) Name Type Description In the event of a catastrophic cooling failure, the processor will automatically shut down when the silicon has reached a temperature approximately 20 °C above the maximum T Assertion of THERMTRIP# (Thermal Trip) indicates the processor junction temperature has reached a level beyond where permanent silicon damage may occur.
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Table 4-3. Signal Description (Sheet 10 of 10) Name Type Description The VID (Voltage ID) signals are used to support automatic selection of power supply voltages (V ). Refer to the Voltage Regulator Design Guide for more information. The voltage supply for these signals must be valid before the VR can supply V the processor.
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Land Listing and Signal Descriptions Datasheet...
5.1.1 Thermal Specifications To allow for the optimal operation and long-term reliability of Intel processor-based systems, the system/processor thermal solution should be designed such that the processor remains within the minimum and maximum case temperature (T...
The case temperature is defined at the geometric top center of the processor. Analysis indicates that real applications are unlikely to cause the processor to consume maximum power dissipation for sustained time periods. Intel recommends that complete thermal solution designs target the Thermal Design Power (TDP) indicated in Table 5-1 instead of the maximum processor power consumption.
Thermal Specifications and Design Considerations ® Table 5-2. Intel Core™2 Extreme Processor QX9770 Thermal Profile Power Maximum Power Maximum Power Maximum Power Maximum Tc (°C) Tc (°C) Tc (°C) Tc (°C) 37.8 42.2 46.6 51.1 38.1 42.5 46.9 51.3 38.3 42.7...
Thermal Specifications and Design Considerations ® Table 5-3. Intel Core™2 Extreme Processor QX9650 Thermal Profile Power Maximum Power Maximum Power Maximum Power Maximum Tc (°C) Tc (°C) Tc (°C) Tc (°C) 42.4 48.2 54.0 59.7 42.7 48.5 54.3 60.1 43.1 48.9...
Thermal Specifications and Design Considerations ® Table 5-4. Intel Core™2 Quad Processor Q9000 and Q8000 Series Thermal Profile Power Maximum Power Maximum Power Maximum Power Maximum Tc (°C) Tc (°C) Tc (°C) Tc (°C) 44.8 52.1 59.4 66.6 45.4 52.6 59.9...
Thermal Specifications and Design Considerations ® Table 5-5. Intel Core™2 Quad Processor Q9000S and Q8000S Series Thermal Profile Power Maximum Power Maximum Power Maximum Power Maximum Tc (°C) Tc (°C) Tc (°C) Tc (°C) 49.6 57.0 64.4 71.7 50.4 57.8 65.2...
5-1. This temperature specification is meant to help ensure proper operation of the processor. Figure 5-5 illustrates where Intel recommends T thermal measurements should be made. For detailed guidelines on temperature measurement methodology, refer to the appropriate Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines (See Section 1.2).
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Thermal Specifications and Design Considerations periods of TCC activation is expected to be so minor that it would be immeasurable. An under-designed thermal solution that is not able to prevent excessive activation of the TCC in the anticipated ambient environment may cause a noticeable performance loss, and in some cases may result in a T that exceeds the specified maximum temperature and may affect the long-term reliability of the processor.
Thermal Specifications and Design Considerations Figure 5-6. Thermal Monitor 2 Frequency and Voltage Ordering Temperature Frequency PROCHOT# The PROCHOT# signal is asserted when a high temperature situation is detected, regardless of whether Thermal Monitor or Thermal Monitor 2 is enabled. It should be noted that the Thermal Monitor 2 TCC cannot be activated via the on demand mode.
Thermal Specifications and Design Considerations 5.2.4 PROCHOT# Signal An external signal, PROCHOT# (processor hot), is asserted when the processor core temperature has reached its maximum operating temperature. If the Thermal Monitor is enabled (note that the Thermal Monitor must be enabled for the processor to be operating within specification), the TCC will be active when PROCHOT# is asserted.
5.3.1 Introduction PECI offers an interface for thermal monitoring of Intel processor and chipset components. It uses a single wire, thus alleviating routing congestion issues. PECI uses CRC checking on the host side to ensure reliable transfers between the host and client devices.
Thermal Specifications and Design Considerations 5.3.2 PECI Specifications 5.3.2.1 PECI Device Address The PECI register resides at address 30h. 5.3.2.2 PECI Command Support PECI command support is covered in detail in the Platform Environment Control Interface Specification. Refer to this document for details on supported PECI command function and codes.
Features Features Power-On Configuration Options Several configuration options can be configured by hardware. The processor samples the hardware configuration at reset, on the active-to-inactive transition of RESET#. For specifications on these options, refer to Table 6-1. The sampled information configures the processor for subsequent operation. These configuration options cannot be changed except by another reset.
LINT[1:0] (NMI, INTR). RESET# will cause the processor to immediately initialize itself. The return from a System Management Interrupt (SMI) handler can be to either Normal Mode or the HALT Power Down state. See the Intel Architecture Software Developer's Manual, Volume 3B: System Programming Guide, Part 2 for more information.
Features The system can generate a STPCLK# while the processor is in the HALT Power Down state. When the system deasserts the STPCLK# interrupt, the processor will return execution to the HALT state. While in HALT Power Down state, the processor will process bus snoops. 6.2.2.2 Extended HALT Powerdown State Extended HALT is a low power state entered when all processor cores have executed...
Features 6.2.3.2 Extended Stop Grant State Extended Stop Grant is a low power state entered when the STPCLK# signal is asserted and Extended Stop Grant has been enabled using BIOS. The processor will automatically transition to a lower frequency and voltage operating point before entering the Extended Stop Grant state.
Features state. Snoop events that occur while in Sleep state or during a transition into or out of Sleep state will cause unpredictable behavior. Any transition on an input signal before the processor has returned to the Stop-Grant state will result in unpredictable behavior. If RESET# is driven active while the processor is in the Sleep state, and held active as specified in the RESET# pin specification, then the processor will reset itself, ignoring the transition through the Stop-Grant state.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology The processor supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. This technology enables the processor to switch between frequency and voltage points, which may result in platform power savings. In order to support this technology, the system must support dynamic VID transitions.
Introduction The Intel Core™2 Extreme processor QX9650, Intel Core™2 quad-core processor Q9000, Q9000S, Q8000, and Q8000S series will also be offered as an Intel boxed processor. Intel boxed processors are intended for system integrators who build systems from baseboards and standard components. The boxed processor will be supplied with a cooling solution.
Boxed Processor Specifications Mechanical Specifications 7.2.1 Boxed Processor Cooling Solution Dimensions This section documents the mechanical specifications of the boxed processor. The boxed processor will be shipped with an unattached fan heatsink. Figure 7-1 shows a mechanical representation of the boxed processor. Clearance is required around the fan heatsink to ensure unimpeded airflow for proper cooling.
Boxed Processor Specifications Figure 7-4. Space Requirements for the Boxed Processor (overall view) 7.2.2 Boxed Processor Fan Heatsink Weight The boxed processor fan heatsink will not weigh more than 450 grams. See Chapter 5 and the appropriate Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines (See Section 1.2) for details on the processor weight and heatsink requirements.
Boxed Processor Specifications The power header on the baseboard must be positioned to allow the fan heatsink power cable to reach it. The power header identification and location should be documented in the platform documentation, or on the system board itself. Figure 7-6 shows the location of the fan power connector relative to the processor socket.
Boxed Processor Specifications Thermal Specifications This section describes the cooling requirements of the fan heatsink solution used by the boxed processor. 7.4.1 Boxed Processor Cooling Requirements The boxed processor may be directly cooled with a fan heatsink. However, meeting the processor's temperature specification is also a function of the thermal design of the entire system, and ultimately the responsibility of the system integrator.
Boxed Processor Specifications 7.4.2 Variable Speed Fan If the boxed processor fan heatsink 4-pin connector is connected to a 3-pin motherboard header it will operate as follows: The boxed processor fan will operate at different speeds over a short range of internal chassis temperatures.
As processor power has increased the required thermal solutions have generated increasingly more noise. Intel has added an option to the boxed processor that allows system integrators to have a quieter system in the most common usage.
7.5.1 QX9650 Boxed Intel Core™2 Extreme Processor Fan Heatsink Weight ® The Boxed Intel Core™2 Extreme processor QX9650 fan heatsink weight will complies with the socket specifications. See Chapter 5 and the appropriate Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines (See Section 1.2) for details on the processor weight and...
Debug Tools Specifications Debug Tools Specifications Logic Analyzer Interface (LAI) Intel is working with two logic analyzer vendors to provide logic analyzer interfaces ® ® (LAIs) for use in debugging Intel Core™2 Extreme processor QX9000 series, Intel Core™2 Quad processor Q9000, Q9000S, Q8000, and Q8000S series systems.