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Method of controlling temperature of a computer system

US8140196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2008
Grant dateMar 20, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D23/1931
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for controlling temperature of a computer system is disclosed. The computer system contains multiple modules and at least one cooling fan. The method contains the steps of collecting thermal data from a first set of modules, calculating an initial fan speed, collecting thermal data from a second set of modules, and recalculating the fan speed to adjust cooling of modules to desired operating temperatures.

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