Re: how do I know if CPU temperature exceed max limit
Thanks to all those who reply!
According to the motherboard manual:
CPU temperature is monitored ... thru the CPU's internal thermal diode.
On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 10:32 PM, Camaleón <noelamac@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:56:29 -0400, Long Wind wrote:
>
>> (sorry, this question isn't debian specific) I have a P3/550, SECC2
>> I get its manual from Intel
>> It says max T junction is 80 C
>> The motherboard BIOS reports CPU temperature but is the reported value
>> equal to T junction?
>
> Mmm... I have heard that some motherboard manufacturers read "T case"
> value instead "T junction" and display that number in the BIOS ("CPU
> Temp").
>
> You can also take a look into "lm-sensors", a nice tool for that, and
> compare values from both sources.
>
> Greetings,
>
> --
> Camaleón
>
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