Intel E8500 User manual

Brand: Intel

Model: E8500

Type: User manual

Intel

E8500 Chipset North

Bridge (NB) and eXternal Memory

Bridge (XMB)

Thermal/Mechanical Design Guide

March 2005

Document Number 306749-001

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E8500 Chipset North Bridge (NB) and eXternal Memory

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Contents

1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................7

1.1 Design Flow.........................................................................................................................7

1.2 Definition of Terms...............................................................................................................8

1.3 Reference Documents.........................................................................................................9

2 Packaging Technology.....................................................................................................11

2.1 Package Mechanical Requirements ..................................................................................14

3 Thermal Specifications.....................................................................................................15

3.1 Thermal Design Power (TDP)............................................................................................15

3.2 Die Case Temperature Specifications ...............................................................................15

4 Thermal Simulation ..........................................................................................................17

5 Thermal Metrology ...........................................................................................................19

5.1 Die Case Temperature Measurements..............................................................................19

5.2 Power Simulation Software................................................................................................21

6 NB Reference Thermal Solution #1..................................................................................23

6.1 Operating Environment......................................................................................................23

6.2 Heatsink Performance .......................................................................................................23

6.3 Mechanical Design Envelope.............................................................................................24

6.4 Board-Level Components Keepout Dimensions................................................................25

6.5 First NB Heatsink Thermal Solution Assembly ..................................................................26

6.5.1 Heatsink Orientation............................................................................................27

6.5.2 Extruded Heatsink Profiles..................................................................................27

6.5.3 Mechanical Interface Material..............................................................................27

6.5.4 Thermal Interface Material...................................................................................27

6.5.5 Heatsink Retaining Fastener ...............................................................................28

6.6 Reliability Guidelines..........................................................................................................29

7 NB Reference Thermal Solution #2..................................................................................31

7.1 Operating Environment......................................................................................................31

7.2 Heatsink Performance .......................................................................................................31

7.3 Mechanical Design Envelope.............................................................................................32

7.4 Board-Level Components Keepout Dimensions................................................................33

7.5 Second NB Heatsink Thermal Solution Assembly.............................................................33

7.5.1 Heatsink Orientation............................................................................................34

7.5.2 Extruded Heatsink Profiles..................................................................................34

7.5.3 Mechanical Interface Material..............................................................................34

7.5.4 Thermal Interface Material...................................................................................34

7.5.5 Heatsink Retaining Fastener ...............................................................................34

7.6 Reliability Guidelines..........................................................................................................35

8 XMB Reference Thermal Solution....................................................................................37

8.1 Operating Environment......................................................................................................37

8.2 Heatsink Performance .......................................................................................................37

8.3 Mechanical Design Envelope.............................................................................................38

8.4 Board-Level Components Keepout Dimensions................................................................38

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8.5 XMB Heatsink Thermal Solution Assembly....................................................................... 38

8.5.1 Heatsink Orientation........................................................................................... 39

8.5.2 Extruded Heatsink Profiles ................................................................................. 40

8.5.3 Mechanical Interface Material............................................................................. 40

8.5.4 Thermal Interface Material.................................................................................. 40

8.5.5 Heatsink Retaining Fastener .............................................................................. 40

8.6 Reliability Guidelines......................................................................................................... 41

A Thermal Solution Component Suppliers ..........................................................................43

B Mechanical Drawings.......................................................................................................47

Figures

1-1 Thermal Design Process..................................................................................................... 8

2-1 NB Package Dimensions (Top View)................................................................................ 11

2-2 NB Package Dimensions (Side View)............................................................................... 11

2-3 NB Package Dimensions (Bottom View)........................................................................... 12

2-4 XMB Package Dimensions (Top View)............................................................................. 13

2-5 XMB Package Dimensions (Side View)............................................................................ 13

2-6 XMB Package Dimensions (Bottom View)........................................................................ 14

5-1 Thermal Solution Decision Flowchart................................................................................ 20

5-2 Zero Degree Angle Attach Heatsink Modifications............................................................ 20

5-3 Zero Degree Angle Attach Methodology (Top View)......................................................... 20

6-1 First NB Reference Heatsink Measured Thermal Performance vs.

Approach Velocity............................................................................................................. 24

6-2 First NB Reference Heatsink Volumetric Envelope........................................................... 25

6-3 First NB Heatsink Board Component Keepout.................................................................. 26

6-4 First NB Heatsink Assembly.............................................................................................. 27

6-5 First NB Heatsink Extrusion Profile................................................................................... 28

7-1 Second NB Reference Heatsink Measured Thermal Performance vs.

Approach Velocity............................................................................................................. 32

7-2 Second NB Reference Heatsink Volumetric Envelope ..................................................... 33

7-3 Second NB Heatsink Assembly ........................................................................................ 34

8-1 XMB Reference Heatsink Measured Thermal Performance vs. Approach Velocity.......... 37

8-2 XMB Reference Heatsink Volumetric Envelope................................................................ 38

8-3 XMB Heatsink Board Component Keepout....................................................................... 39

8-4 XMB Heatsink Assembly................................................................................................... 39

8-5 XMB Heatsink Extrusion Profile........................................................................................ 41

B-1 NB Heatsink #1 Assembly Drawing .................................................................................. 48

B-2 NB Heatsink #1 Drawing................................................................................................... 49

B-3 NB Heatsink #2 Assembly Drawing .................................................................................. 50

B-4 NB Heatsink #2 Drawing................................................................................................... 51

B-5 XMB Heatsink Assembly Drawing..................................................................................... 52

B-6 XMB Heatsink Drawing ..................................................................................................... 53

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Tables

3-1 Intel

E8500 Chipset NB Thermal Specifications..............................................................15

3-2 Intel

E8500 Chipset XMB Thermal Specifications ...........................................................16

6-1 Chomerics THERMFLOW* T710 TIM Performance as a Function of Attach Pressure.....28

6-2 Reliability Guidelines..........................................................................................................29

A-1 NB Heatsink Thermal Solution #1......................................................................................43

A-2 NB Heatsink Thermal Solution #2......................................................................................44

A-3 XMB Heatsink Thermal Solution........................................................................................44

B-1 Mechanical Drawing List....................................................................................................47

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Revision History

NOTE: Not all revisions may be published.

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Number

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Description Date

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1 Introduction

As the complexity of computer systems increases, so do the power dissipation requirements. Care

must be taken to ensure that the additional power is properly dissipated. Typical methods to

improve heat dissipation include selective use of ducting, and/or passive heatsinks.

The goals of this document are to:

• Outline the thermal and mechanical operating limits and specifications for the Intel

E8500

chipset North Bridge (NB) component and the Intel

E8500 chipset eXternal Memory Bridge

(XMB) component.

• Describe two reference thermal solutions that meet the specification of the E8500 chipset NB

component.

• Describe a reference thermal solution that meets the specification of the E8500 chipset XMB

component.

Properly designed thermal solutions provide adequate cooling to maintain the E8500 chipset die

temperatures at or below thermal specifications. This is accomplished by providing a low local-

ambient temperature, ensuring adequate local airflow, and minimizing the die to local-ambient

thermal resistance. By maintaining the E8500 chipset die temperature at or below the specified

limits, a system designer can ensure the proper functionality, performance, and reliability of the

chipset. Operation outside the functional limits can degrade system performance and may cause

permanent changes in the operating characteristics of the component.

The simplest and most cost effective method to improve the inherent system cooling characteristics

is through careful chassis design and placement of fans, vents, and ducts. When additional cooling

is required, component thermal solutions may be implemented in conjunction with system thermal

solutions. The size of the fan or heatsink can be varied to balance size and space constraints with

acoustic noise.

This document addresses thermal design and specifications for the E8500 chipset NB and XMB

components only. For thermal design information on other chipset components, refer to the

respective component datasheet. For the Intel

6700PXH 64-bit PCI Hub, refer to the

Intel

6700PXH 64-bit PCI Hub Thermal Design Guidelines. For the ICH5, refer to the

Intel

82801EB I/O Controller Hub 5 (ICH5) and Intel

82801ER I/O Controller Hub 5 R

(ICH5R) Thermal Design Guide.

1.1 Design Flow

To develop a reliable, cost-effective thermal solution, several tools have been provided to the

system designer. Figure 1-1 illustrates the design process implicit to this document and the tools

appropriate for each step.

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1.2 Definition of Terms

BGA Ball grid array. A package type, defined by a resin-fiber substrate, onto which a

die is mounted, bonded and encapsulated in molding compound. The primary

electrical interface is an array of solder balls attached to the substrate opposite

the die and molding compound.

BLT Bond line thickness. Final settled thickness of the thermal interface material

after installation of heatsink.

ICH5 I/O controller hub. The chipset component that contains the primary PCI

interface, LPC interface, USB, S-ATA, and other legacy functions.

IHS Integrated Heat Spreader, Integral part of the NB package. It enhances

dissipation of heat generated by the NB die and provides interface surface

between NB die and cooling solution.

IMI Independent memory Interfaces. Port connecting the NB to the XMB

case_max

Maximum die temperature allowed. This temperature is measured at the

geometric center of the top of the package die.

case_min

Minimum die temperature allowed. This temperature is measured at the

geometric center of the top of the package die.

TDP Thermal design power. Thermal solutions should be designed to dissipate this

target power level. TDP is not the maximum power that the chipset can

dissipate.

TIM Thermal interface material. Thermally conductive material installed between

two surfaces to improve heat transfer and reduce interface contact resistance.

NB Intel

E8500 chipset North Bridge Component. The chipset component that

provides the interconnect to the processors, XMBs and various I/O components.

Figure 1-1. Thermal Design Process

Intel

6700PXH

64-bit PCI Hub

The chipset component that performs PCI bridging functions between the PCI

Express* interface and the PCI Bus. It contains two PCI bus interfaces that can

be independently configured to operate in PCI (33 or 66 MHz) or PCI-X*

mode 1 (66, 100 or 133 MHz), for either 32- or 64-bit PCI devices.

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XMB Intel

E8500 chipset eXternal Memory Bridge Component. The chipset

component that bridges the IMI and DDR interfaces.

1.3 Reference Documents

The reader of this specification should also be familiar with material and concepts presented in the

following documents:

• Intel

82801EB I/O Controller Hub 5 (ICH5) and Intel

82801ER I/O Controller Hub 5 R

(ICH5R) Thermal Design Guide

• Intel

82801EB I/O Controller Hub 5 (ICH5) and Intel

82801ER I/O Controller Hub 5 R

(ICH5R) Datasheet

• Intel

6700PXH 64-bit PCI Hub Thermal/Mechanical Design Guidelines

• Intel

6700PXH 64-bit PCI Hub Datasheet

• Intel

E8500 Chipset North Bridge (NB) Datasheet

• Intel

E8500 Chipset North Bridge (NB) Specification Update

• Intel

E8500 Chipset eXternal Memory Bridge (XMB) Datasheet

• Intel

E8500 Chipset eXternal Memory Bridge (XMB) Specification Update

• 64-bit Intel

Xeon™ Processor MP with up to 8MB L3 Cache Datasheet

• 64-bit Intel

Xeon™ Processor MP with up to 8MB L3 Cache Thermal/Mechanical Design

Guidelines

• 64-bit Intel

Xeon™ Processor MP with 1MB L2 Cache Datasheet

• 64-bit Intel

Xeon™ Processor MP with 1MB L2 Cache Thermal/Mechanical Design

Guidelines

• BGA/OLGA Assembly Development Guide

• Various system thermal design suggestions (http://www.formfactors.org)

Note: Unless otherwise specified, these documents are available through your Intel field sales

representative. Some documents may not be available at this time.

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2 Packaging Technology

The E8500 chipsets consist of four individual components: the NB, the XMB, the Intel

6700PXH

64-bit PCI Hub and the I/O controller hub (ICH5r). The E8500 chipset NB component use a

42.5 mm squared, 12-layer flip chip ball grid array (FC-BGA) package (see Figure 2-1 through

Figure 2-3). The E8500 chipset XMB component uses a 37.5mm squared, 10-layer FB-BGA

package (see Figure 2-4 through Figure 2-6). For information on the Intel 6700PXH 64-bit PCI

Hub package, refer to the Intel

6700PXH 64-bit PCI Hub Thermal/Mechanical Design Guide. For

information on the ICH5 package, refer to the Intel

82801EB I/O Controller Hub 5 (ICH5) and

Intel

82801ER I/O Controller Hub 5 R (ICH5R) Thermal Design Guide.

Figure 2-1. NB Package Dimensions (Top View)

Figure 2-2. NB Package Dimensions (Side View)

TNB

IHS

42.5 mm

42.5 mm38.5 mm

38.5 mm

Handling

Exclusion

Area

IHS

0.20 –C–

IHS

Substrate

0.435 ± 0.025 mm

See Note 3

Seating Plane

2.44 ± 0.071 mm

See Note 1

Notes:

1. Primary datum -C- and seating plan are defined by the spherical crowns of the solder balls (shown before motherboard attach)

2. All dimensions and tolerances conform to ANSI Y14.5M-1994

3. BGA has a pre-SMT height of 0.5mm and post-SMT height of 0.41-0.46mm

4. Shown before motherboard attach; FCBGA has a convex (dome shaped) orientation before reflow and is expected to have a slightly concave (bowl shaped)

orientation after reflow

0.20

See Note 4

3.79 ± 0.144 mm

4.23 ± 0.146 mm

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NOTES:

1. All dimensions are in millimeters.

2. All dimensions and tolerances conform to ANSI Y14.5M-1994.

Figure 2-3. NB Package Dimensions (Bottom View)

42.5 + 0.05

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42.5 + 0.05

0.2

37X 1.092

20.202

37X 1.092

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Figure 2-4. XMB Package Dimensions (Top View)

Figure 2-5. XMB Package Dimensions (Side View)

XMB

Die

Keepout

Area

Handling

Exclusion

Area

37.50mm.27.50mm.23.50mm.

37.50mm.

27.50mm.

23.50mm.

14.02mm.

8.88mm.

6.65mm.11.73mm.

Notes:

1. Primary datum -C- and seating plan are defined by the spherical crowns of the solder balls (shown before motherboard attach)

2. All dimensions and tolerances conform to ANSI Y14.5M-1994

3. BGA has a pre-SMT height of 0.5mm and post-SMT height of 0.41-0.46mm

4. Shown before motherboard attach; FCBGA has a convex (dome shaped) orientation before reflow and is expected to have a slightly concave

(bowl shaped) orientation after reflow

0.20

–C–

Die

Substrate

0.435 ± 0.025 mm

See Note 3

Seating Plane

2.100 ± 0.121 mm

See Note 1

Decoup

Cap

0.7 mm Max

2.535 ± 0.123 mm

0.84 ± 0.05 mm

0.20

See Note 4

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2.1 Package Mechanical Requirements

The E8500 chipset NB package has an IHS and the XMB package has an exposed bare die which is

capable of sustaining a maximum static normal load of 15-lbf. The package is NOT capable of

sustaining a dynamic or static compressive load applied to any edge of the bare die. These

mechanical load limits must not be exceeded during heatsink installation, mechanical stress testing,

standard shipping conditions and/or any other use condition.

Notes:

1. The heatsink attach solutions must not include continuous stress onto the chipset package with

the exception of a uniform load to maintain the heatsink-to-package thermal interface.

2. These specifications apply to uniform compressive loading in a direction perpendicular to the

bare die/IHS top surface.

3. These specifications are based on limited testing for design characterization. Loading limits

are for the package only

Figure 2-6. XMB Package Dimensions (Bottom View)

42.5 + 0.

11 2523211917151397531 27 29 3733 3531

2822 26242018161412108642 36343230 38

42.5 + 0.05

0.2

37X 1.092

20.202

37X 1.092

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3 Thermal Specifications

3.1 Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Analysis indicates that real applications are unlikely to cause the E8500 chipset NB/XMB

components to consume maximum power dissipation for sustained time periods. Therefore, in

order to arrive at a more realistic power level for thermal design purposes, Intel characterizes

power consumption based on known platform benchmark applications. The resulting power

consumption is referred to as the Thermal Design Power (TDP). TDP is the target power level that

the thermal solutions should be designed to. TDP is not the maximum power that the chipset can

dissipate.

For TDP specifications, see Table 3-1 for the E8500 chipset NB component and Table 3-2 for the

E8500 chipset XMB component FC-BGA packages have poor heat transfer capability into the

board and have minimal thermal capability without a thermal solution. Intel recommends that

system designers plan for one or more heatsinks when using the E8500 chipsets NB/XMB

components.

3.2 Die Case Temperature Specifications

To ensure proper operation and reliability of the E8500 chipset NB/XMB components, the die

temperatures must be at or between the maximum/minimum operating temperature ranges as

specified in Table 3-1 and Table 3-2. System and/or component level thermal solutions are required

to maintain these temperature specifications. Refer to Section 5 for guidelines on accurately

measuring package die temperatures.

NOTE:

1. These specifications are based on silicon characterization, however, they may be updated as further data

becomes available.

Table 3-1. Intel

E8500 Chipset NB Thermal Specifications

Parameter Value Notes

case_max

104°C

case_min

5°C

TDP

with 1 XMB attached

17.9W

TDP

with 2 XMBs attached

19.8W

TDP

with 3 XMBs attached

22.4W

TDP

with 4 XMBs attached

24.5W

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NOTE:

1. These specifications are based on silicon characterization, however, they may be updated as further data

becomes available.

Table 3-2. Intel

E8500 Chipset XMB Thermal Specifications

Parameter Value Notes

case_max

105°C

case_min

5°C

TDP

dual channel

9.1W DDR-266

TDP

dual channel

9.3W DDR-333

TDP

dual channel

8.5W DDR2-400

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4 Thermal Simulation

Intel provides thermal simulation models of the E8500 chipset NB/XMB components and

associated user's guides to aid system designers in simulating, analyzing, and optimizing their

thermal solutions in an integrated, system-level environment. The models are for use with the

commercially available Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)-based thermal analysis tool

FLOTHERM* (version 3.1 or higher) by Flomerics, Inc. These models are also available in

ICEPAK* format. Contact your Intel field sales representative to order the thermal models and

user's guides.

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5 Thermal Metrology

The system designer must make temperature measurements to accurately determine the thermal

performance of the system. Intel has established guidelines for proper techniques to measure the

NB/XMB die temperatures. Section 5.1 provides guidelines on how to accurately measure the

NB/XMB die temperatures. Section 5.2 contains information on running an application program

that will emulate anticipated maximum thermal design power. The flowchart in Figure 5-1 offers

useful guidelines for thermal performance and evaluation.

5.1 Die Case Temperature Measurements

To ensure functionality and reliability, the T

case

of the NB/XMB must be maintained at or between

the maximum/minimum operating range of the temperature specification as noted in Table 3-1 and

Table 3-2. The surface temperature at the geometric center of the die corresponds to T

case

Measuring T

case

requires special care to ensure an accurate temperature measurement.

Temperature differences between the temperature of a surface and the surrounding local ambient

air can introduce errors in the measurements. The measurement errors could be due to a poor

thermal contact between the thermocouple junction and the surface of the package, heat loss by

radiation and/or convection, conduction through thermocouple leads, and/or contact between the

thermocouple cement and the heatsink base (if a heatsink is used). For maximize measurement

accuracy, only the 0° thermocouple attach approach is recommended.

Zero Degree Angle Attach Methodology

1. Mill a 3.3 mm (0.13 in.) diameter and 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) deep hole centered on the bottom of

the heatsink base.

2. Mill a 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) wide and 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) deep slot from the centered hole to one

edge of the heatsink. The slot should be parallel to the heatsink fins (see Figure 5-2).

3. Attach thermal interface material (TIM) to the bottom of the heatsink base.

4. Cut out portions of the TIM to make room for the thermocouple wire and bead. The cutouts

should match the slot and hole milled into the heatsink base.

5. Attach a 36 gauge or smaller calibrated K-type thermocouple bead or junction to the center of

the top surface of the die using a high thermal conductivity cement. During this step, ensure no

contact is present between the thermocouple cement and the heatsink base because any contact

will affect the thermocouple reading. It is critical that the thermocouple bead makes

contact with the die (see Figure 5-3).

6. Attach heatsink assembly to the NB/XMB and route thermocouple wires out through the

milled slot.

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NOTE: Not to scale.

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NOTE: Not to scale.

Figure 5-1. Thermal Solution Decision Flowchart

Figure 5-2. Zero Degree Angle Attach Heatsink Modifications

Figure 5-3. Zero Degree Angle Attach Methodology (Top View)

Cement +

Thermocouple Bead

Die

Thermocouple

Wire

Substrate

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