System and method for throttling memory power consumption based on status of cover switch of a computer system

摘要

A power throttling method and system for a memory controller in a computer system. One embodiment includes, responsive to a determination that a change in the state of a cover switch has occurred that will result in an increase in an operating temperature of at least one memory device during normal operation, driving a throttle control signal to the memory controller to a level indicative of an over-threshold state.