Test Results

Summary

Processor:
With Max Power v6.0 running, the case temperature specification of the 2.53 GHz Pentium 4 processor was not exceeded under these worst-case conditions. The temperatures measured were within specifications by a minimum margin of 6.2 C on the CPU.

Details

Summary of Test Results:

Test Points
Max Specified Temp Limit (C)
Measurements
@ 35C
Margin (C)
 
CPU Utilization 75%
 
 
Temperature - Ambient (inlet)
35
35
Normalized
Temperature - CPU (case)
69
56.5
-12.5
Temperature - CPU Ambient*
43
36.7
-6.3
Temperature - Exhaust
N/A
39.1
N/A
* normalized to 35c, last 10 values averaged of PSU/MEM/RearIO and then those values are averaged to obtain
the CPU ambient that is posted in the above table.

 

Conclusions
The Task International Incorporated TK-6000 chassis (as tested) provides adequate cooling for the 2.53GHz Pentium 4 processor.

The margins in this report reflect a combination of multiple worst cases. The data reflects the temperature of the components at the maximum specified temperature of 35C while running software applications designed to highly stress each hardware configuration.

These test cases do not necessarily represent the worst-case peripheral positions. In addition, the system is not maximally loaded with add-in cards and their associated cables that could cause the internal temperatures to increase and reroute airflow.

 

ATX Mechanical Design Check Sheet
See ATX 2.03 specification for details concerning mechanical size restrictions.

Keepout Zones
    
PASS/IR
   
Zone A .3" clearance compliant?
Notes: Exhaust fan violates A.5 zone
PASS
   
Zone B clearance compliant?
Notes:
PASS
   
Zone C clearance compliant?
Notes:
PASS
   
Zone D clearance compliant?
Notes:
PASS
 
Zone E clearance compliant?
Notes:
PASS
I/O Zones
    
   
Horizontal Dimension Compliant?
Notes:
PASS
   
Vertical Dimension Compliant?
Notes: rectangular cutout ~ 0.1" high
PASS
   
.1" keep out Compliant
Notes:
PASS
Mounting Holes
    
   
Holes A, B, C, F, G, H, and J, R supported?
Notes: yes, all are supported
PASS
   
Standoffs B, D, E and R removable?
Yes, all are
PASS
   
423 Direct Attach holes in proper location?
Notes:
N/A
IR = improvement required N/A = not applicable

 

Front Panel I/O Cable Length Verification
The cable was found to be of sufficient length to reach the motherboard front panel header.

 

Product Safety Notice
The thermal, mechanical, and electrical testing conducted on this chassis did not evaluate product safety requirements. It is the manufacturer¡¦s responsibility to assure the chassis complies with all national and local safety requirements within the country sold. Contact your National Certification Body (NCB) or a third party certifier, like Underwriters Laboratories (UL) http://www.ul.com, for further guidance.

 

Suggestions for improvement
No suggestions for improvement at this time.

 

Calibration Information
Watlow Dual 96 Temperature Controller
          (thermal test cells)
          Measurement and Control Services calibration control number 13501
          Calibration Due date: 29Apr03

Omega PCI-DAS-TC Data Acquisition Card
          (host thermal test cell computer add in card)
          Measurement and Control Services calibration control number 13722
          Calibration Due date: 12Jan03

 

Appendix A - System Set-up

Figure 1: Task International Incorporated TK-6000

Figure 2: Side cover removed showing component placement

Figure 3: Power supply label

Figure 4: Front view showing peripherals placement.

Figure 5: Top cover removed showing motherboard mounting holes.