Powering down a computer in response to a thermal event

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2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

Power conservation

C713S330000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07139922

ABSTRACT:
A technique includes receiving an indication of a thermal event in a processor. The processor is part of a computer system. In response to the indication, the processor is powered down, and subsequent to the powering down of the processor, other components of the computer are powered down.

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