Intel Intel Core2 Extreme QX6850 HH80562XJ0808M Data Sheet

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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. The Thermal Monitor TCC, however, can be activated through the use of 

the on demand mode.

The processor provides an auxiliary mechanism that allows system software to force 

the processor to reduce its power consumption. This mechanism is referred to as “On-

Demand” mode and is distinct from the Thermal Monitor feature. On-Demand mode is 

intended as a means to reduce system level power consumption. Systems using the 

processor must not rely on software usage of this mechanism to limit the processor 

temperature.

The processor provides an auxiliary mechanism that allows system software to force 

the processor to reduce its power consumption. This mechanism is referred to as “On-

Demand” mode and is distinct from the Thermal Monitor and Thermal Monitor 2 

features. On-Demand mode is intended as a means to reduce system level power 

consumption. Systems utilizing the Clovertown processor s must not rely on software 

usage of this mechanism to limit the processor temperature. If bit 4 of the 

IA32_CLOCK_MODULATION MSR is set to a ‘1’, the processor will immediately reduce 

its power consumption via modulation (starting and stopping) of the internal core clock, 

independent of the processor temperature. When using On-Demand mode, the duty 

cycle of the clock modulation is programmable via bits 3:1 of the same 

IA32_CLOCK_MODULATION MSR. In On-Demand mode, the duty cycle can be 

programmed from 12.5% on/ 87.5% off to 87.5% on/ 12.5% off in 12.5% increments. 

On-Demand mode may be used in conjunction with the Thermal Monitor; however, if 

VID

Frequency

Temperature

T

TM2

f

MAX

f

TM2

VID

VID

TM2

PROCHOT#

Time