Thermal Considerations; Processor Heatsink For Omni-Directional Airflow - Intel BOXD915PCML - Desktop Board D915PCML Manual

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2.12 Thermal Considerations

CAUTION
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A chassis with a maximum internal ambient temperature of 38 C at the processor fan inlet is a
requirement. Use a processor heatsink that provides omni-directional airflow (as shown in
Figure 27) to maintain required airflow across the processor voltage regulator area.
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Figure 27. Processor Heatsink for Omni-directional Airflow
CAUTION
Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in reduced performance of both the processor
and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to the board. For a list of chassis that
have been tested with Intel desktop boards please refer to the following website:
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/cooling.htm
All responsibility for determining the adequacy of any thermal or system design remains solely
with the reader. Intel makes no warranties or representations that merely following the
instructions presented in this document will result in a system with adequate thermal performance.
CAUTION
Ensure that the ambient temperature does not exceed the board's maximum operating temperature.
Failure to do so could cause components to exceed their maximum case temperature and
malfunction. For information about the maximum operating temperature, see the environmental
specifications in Section 2.14.
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