Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 BX80569QX6850 User Manual

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The processor is offered as an Intel boxed processor. Intel boxed processors are 

intended for system integrators who build systems from largely standard components. 

The boxed processor will be supplied with a cooling solution known as the Thermal 

Module Assembly (TMA). Each processor will be supplied with one of the two available 

types of TMAs – Type I or Type II. This chapter documents motherboard and system 

requirements for both the TMAs that will be supplied with the boxed processor in the 

775-land LGA package. This chapter is particularly important for OEMs that 

manufacture motherboards for system integrators. 

representation of a boxed processor in the 775-land LGA package with a Type I TMA. 

 

illustrates a mechanical representation of a boxed processor in the 775-land 

LGA package with Type II TMA.

Unless otherwise noted, all figures in this chapter are dimensioned in millimeters and 

inches [in brackets].

Drawings in this section reflect only the specifications on the Intel boxed processor 

product. These dimensions should not be used as a generic keep-out zone for all 

cooling solutions. It is the system designers’ responsibility to consider their proprietary 

cooling solution when designing to the required keep-out zone on their system 

platforms and chassis. Refer to the appropriate Thermal and Mechanical Design 

Guidelines (see 

) for further guidance.