Abstract: In an embodiment, a processor includes at least one core and power management logic. The power management logic is to receive temperature data from a plurality of dies within a package that includes the processor, and determine a smallest temperature control margin of a plurality of temperature control margins. Each temperature control margin is to be determined based on a respective thermal control temperature associated with the die and also based on respective temperature data associated with the die. The power management logic is also to generate a thermal report that is to include the smallest temperature control margin, and to store the thermal report. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a processor includes at least one core and power management logic. The power management logic is to receive temperature data from a plurality of dies within a package that includes the processor, and determine a smallest temperature control margin of a plurality of temperature control margins. Each temperature control margin is to be determined based on a respective thermal control temperature associated with the die and also based on respective temperature data associated with the die. The power management logic is also to generate a thermal report that is to include the smallest temperature control margin, and to store the thermal report. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a processor includes at least one core and power management logic. The power management logic is to receive temperature data from a plurality of dies within a package that includes the processor, and determine a smallest temperature control margin of a plurality of temperature control margins. Each temperature control margin is to be determined based on a respective thermal control temperature associated with the die and also based on respective temperature data associated with the die. The power management logic is also to generate a thermal report that is to include the smallest temperature control margin, and to store the thermal report. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for determining whether to perform maintenance for an electronic device includes generating a baseline characterization of thermal performance for a heat-generating component of the electronic device at a baseline date. The method also includes generating an assessment characterization of the thermal performance at an assessment date after the baseline date. The method further includes generating a historical trend that includes the baseline characterization and the assessment characterization. Additionally, the method includes determining whether to perform maintenance for the heat-generating component based on the historical trend and a specified maintenance parameter.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: a first circuitry to receive a measurement of a first temperature of a section of a computing device during a first loading condition of the computing device, and to receive a measurement of a second temperature of the section of the computing device during a second loading condition of the computing device; and a second circuitry to detect a potential fault in a cooling system to cool the computing device, based at least in part on the first temperature and the second temperature.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may include apparatus, system and/or processes to provide an adjustable thermal coupling between cold plate coupled to a first heat source and a liquid-cooled cold plate cooling a second heat source. In embodiments, the adjustable thermal coupling may provide a degree of freedom along an access in accommodating a dimension requirement of the second heat source. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: a first circuitry to receive a measurement of a first temperature of a section of a computing device during a first loading condition of the computing device, and to receive a measurement of a second temperature of the section of the computing device during a second loading condition of the computing device; and a second circuitry to detect a potential fault in a cooling system to cool the computing device, based at least in part on the first temperature and the second temperature.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may include apparatus, system and/or processes to provide an adjustable thermal coupling between cold plate coupled to a first heat source and a liquid-cooled cold plate cooling a second heat source. In embodiments, the adjustable thermal coupling may provide a degree of freedom along an access in accommodating a dimension requirement of the second heat source. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Methods and systems may provide for identifying a thermal management setting in a computing system, and comparing the thermal management setting to valid configuration information. In addition, the thermal management setting may be modified if it does not comply with the valid configuration information, wherein the modification can cause the thermal management setting to comply with the valid configuration information. Additionally, a threat risk notification can be initiated in order to notify users of the non-compliance.

Abstract: Processes, apparatuses, and systems are associated with using coolant-driven fans to cool computer systems. In embodiments, the flow of coolant through tubes used to cool cold plates within the system may be used to drive one or more fans within the system to provide additional airflow to cool components, for example, components to be air cooled that are attached to a motherboard. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: A processor is described having a semiconductor chip having non volatile storage circuitry. The non volatile storage circuitry has information identifying a maximum operational frequency of the processor at which the processor's operation is guaranteed for an ambient temperature that corresponds to an extreme thermal event.

Abstract: Methods and systems may provide for identifying a thermal management setting in a computing system, and comparing the thermal management setting to valid configuration information. In addition, the thermal management setting may be modified if it does not comply with the valid configuration information, wherein the modification can cause the thermal management setting to comply with the valid configuration information. Additionally, a threat risk notification can be initiated in order to notify users of the non-compliance.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a processor includes at least one core and power management logic. The power management logic is to receive temperature data from a plurality of dies within a package that includes the processor, and determine a smallest temperature control margin of a plurality of temperature control margins. Each temperature control margin is to be determined based on a respective thermal control temperature associated with the die and also based on respective temperature data associated with the die. The power management logic is also to generate a thermal report that is to include the smallest temperature control margin, and to store the thermal report. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and storage media associated with cooling one or more heat-generating components of an electronic device upon occurrence of a heat condition are disclosed herein. In embodiments, one or more piezo louvers, or some other cooling zone director, may be used to direct a fan from cooling a first one of the heat-generating components to cooling another one of the heat-generating components. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Methods and systems may provide for identifying a thermal management setting in a computing system, and comparing the thermal management setting to valid configuration information. In addition, the thermal management setting may be modified if it does not comply with the valid configuration information, wherein the modification can cause the thermal management setting to comply with the valid configuration information. Additionally, a threat risk notification can be initiated in order to notify users of the non-compliance.

Abstract: An apparatus may include an integrated circuit die having a plurality of temperature sensors and a control unit integrated thereon. The control unit can calculate an average die temperature based on readings from the plurality of temperature sensors, compare the average die temperature to a specification temperature and control an off-die cooling system based on the comparison.

Abstract: A processor is described having a semiconductor chip having non volatile storage circuitry. The non volatile storage circuitry has information identifying a maximum operational frequency of the processor at which the processor's operation is guaranteed for an ambient temperature that corresponds to an extreme thermal event.

Abstract: A method for determining whether to perform maintenance for an electronic device includes generating a baseline characterization of thermal performance for a heat-generating component of the electronic device at a baseline date. The method also includes generating an assessment characterization of the thermal performance at an assessment date after the baseline date. The method further includes generating a historical trend that includes the baseline characterization and the assessment characterization. Additionally, the method includes determining whether to perform maintenance for the heat-generating component based on the historical trend and a specified maintenance parameter.

Abstract: Methods and systems may provide for identifying a thermal management setting in a computing system, and comparing the thermal management setting to valid configuration information. In addition, the thermal management setting may be modified if it does not comply with the valid configuration information, wherein the modification can cause the thermal management setting to comply with the valid configuration information. Additionally, a threat risk notification can be initiated in order to notify users of the non-compliance.

Abstract: In some embodiments a processor is adapted to store a relationship of power as a function of temperature and voltage, wherein the stored relationship data is to be used for managing power in a system including the processor. Other embodiments are described and claimed.