Computer system and method for preventing CPU burn-out

Abstract

A computer system and method for preventing burnout of a Central Processing Unit (CPU). The computer system includes a CPU, a temperature sensor, a Direct Current to Direct Current (DC-DC) transformer, a hardware monitor and an ATX power supply. The CPU serves to execute computer programs. The temperature sensor is adjacent to or directly attached to the CPU for monitoring the operating temperature of the CPU. The DC-DC transformer is coupled to the CPU for providing CPU source voltage. The hardware monitor is coupled to the temperature sensor and the DC-DC transformer for monitoring the operating temperature and the source voltage of the CPU. The ATX power supply is coupled to the hardware monitor and the DC-DC transformer and controlled by a Post Power-Triggering Signal. When the operating temperature or the source voltage exceeds a permitted range, the hardware monitor sends a Post Power-Triggering signal to the ATX power supply to cut its output power off.

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