This attached chart (also from the Intel site) shows the power ratings that go with the expected temps. It is apparent that with lower demands at idle speed that the processor also should be reflecting a lower operating temp. So, even though the cpu may warrant a 61.4C thermal rating, that rating seems to be under full power, not idle. I am tending to side with Angelica that the board should be RMA'd.
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