Intel I7-900 DESKTOP PROCESSOR - DATASHEET VOLUME 2 Datasheet page 95

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Register Description
2.13.7
MC_CLOSED_LOOP0
MC_CLOSED_LOOP1
MC_CLOSED_LOOP2
This register controls the closed loop thermal response of the DRAM thermal throttle
logic. It supports immediate thermal throttle and 2X refresh. In addition, the register is
used to configure the throttling duty cycle.
Device:
Function: 3
Offset:
Access as a Dword
Bit
17:8
4
3:0
2.13.8
MC_THROTTLE_OFFSET0
MC_THROTTLE_OFFSET1
MC_THROTTLE_OFFSET2
Compared against bits [36:29] of virtual temperature of each rank stored in
RANK_VIRTUAL_TEMP to determine the throttle point. Recommended value for each
rank is 255.
When there are more than 4 ranks attached to the channel, the thermal throttle logic is
shared.
Device:
Function: 3
Offset:
Access as a Dword
Bit
31:24
23:16
15:8
7:0
Datasheet
4, 5, 6
84h
Reset
Type
Value
MIN_THROTTLE_DUTY_CYC.
This parameter represents the minimum number of DCLKs of operation allowed
RW
64
after throttling. In order to provide actual command opportunities, the number
of clocks between CKE de-assertion and first command should be considered.
REF_2X_NOW.
RW
0
Direct control of dynamic 2X refresh if
MC_THERMAL_CONTROL.THROTTLE_MODE = 2.
THROTTLE_NOW.
RW
0
Throttler Vector to directly control throttling if
MC_THERMAL_CONTROL.THROTTLE_MODE = 2.
4, 5, 6
88h
Reset
Type
Value
RW
0
RANK3. Rank 3 throttle offset.
RW
0
RANK2. Rank 2 throttle offset.
RW
0
RANK1. Rank 1 throttle offset.
RW
0
RANK0. Rank 0 throttle offset.
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