Thermal Metrology
Intel
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E7230 Chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Thermal/Mechanical Design Guide
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5.2
Power Simulation Software
The power simulation software is a utility designed to dissipate the thermal design power on an
Intel E7230 chipset MCH when used in conjunction with the Prescott processor (1333 MHz). The
combination of the above mentioned processor(s) and the higher bandwidth capability of the
Intel E7230 chipset enable higher levels of system performance. To assess the thermal performance
of the chipset MCH thermal solution under “worst-case realistic application” conditions, Intel is
developing a software utility that operates the chipset at near worst-case thermal power dissipation.
The power simulation software being developed should only be used to test thermal solutions at or
near the thermal design power.
Figure 5-1
shows a decision flowchart for determining thermal
solution needs. Real world applications may exceed the thermal design power limit for transient
time periods. For power supply current requirements under these transient conditions, please refer
to each component's datasheet for the ICC (Max Power Supply Current) specification. Contact
your Intel field sales representative to order the power utility and user's guides.
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