Inventors:
J. Rhoads Hollowell - Sunnyvale CA
James R. Beninghaus - Cupertino CA
Daniel J. Hansen - Georgetown TX
Assignee:
Apple Computer, Inc. - Cuptertino CA
International Classification:
G06F 1500
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for providing thermal management to a computer system where the internal temperature is measured and, based on the temperature, heat generated in the computer system is reduced by turning off a portion of the system. When the portion of the system is off, no power is consumed by that portion. Accordingly, no heat is generated as well. In this manner, the heat generated in the computer system is reduced.