Thermal Protection for
the AMD processor
The absolute best feature on the Soltek SL-75DRV5
motherboard is ABSII. The board monitors the processor core temperature from an
internal diode on the AthlonXP/Duron (Morgan core). With their ABSII (Anti-Burn
Shield II) engaged you should never have another dead XP or Morgan based Duron
processor.
And no, I
didn't test this out - I'm not feeling that adventurous
with our test Athlon XP 2100+ today!
Looking at the temperature values reported in the BIOS, they're about 10 degrees higher then on
any other board we've used at idle. It just goes to show you that
an idle temp of 55 degrees celsius based on the internal die temperature is more accurate than
an externally mounted thermistor.
Around the Socket:
Heatsink Clearances
| pcstats
heatsink clearance measurements |
| top clearance: |
12 mm |
| bottom (cam) clearance: |
7 mm |
|
| left side (arm) clearance: |
28 mm |
| right side clearance |
26 mm |
|
| socket mounting holes: |
4mm ødia. |
| max. heatsink base dimensions: |
~80x108 mm |
|
 Note: Approx.
measurements are made from the edge of the socket (not the clips) to
the closest obstacle taller than the ZIF socket
itself.
The socket is 51mm across, and 62mm from top
to bottom. | |
 |
I'd like to congratulate Soltek for a job well done in
terms of heatsink clearances. This has got to be the roomiest socket interfaces
we've seen in quite a while on a motherboard. You should have no problem
installing even the largest of heatsinks! The Swiftech MC462A could be
installed and still have a lot of room left over! Good job Soltek!
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