Product Specification

Intel Desktop Board DQ45EK Technical Product Specification
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1.15.4 Thermal Monitoring
Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers.
Item Description
A Thermal diode, located on processor die
B Rear chassis fan
C Processor fan
D Thermal diode, located on the GMCH die
E Thermal diode, located on the ICH10DO die
Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers
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NOTE
The minimum thermal reporting threshold for the GMCH is 66 °C. The GMCH thermal
sensor will display 66 °C until the temperature rises above this point.