difference between temperature shown by Bios and sensors (Examined/Solved - lm_sensors 2.5.0 I2C 2.5.0 Linux 2.2.15)

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Hello,

okay, this is more a question, but a bug report, but i hope it is okay !

I have compiled lm_sensors into kernel 2.2.15, so i do not have to load modules,

it's easier ;-) But if i use sensors i get about 31-31C for the CPU, after a

certain time of no activity on the machine. If i reboot instantly and go into

the Bios i always see > 40C for the CPU. I can't imagine that the CPU heats up

so much in a few seconds, so why is there such a gap between the value shown by

the Bios and sensors ? Which value is more reliable ?

Thanx in advance !

Malte

AMD-K6 III 400 Mhz AHX version at 2.4V

Asus P5A-B rev. 1.05 Bios 1008 from 19/10/1999

Winbond W83781d chip

Linux 2.2.15

lm_sensors and I2C 2.5.0 compiled into kernel

--- Our package reports the 'real' temperature.

BIOSes often add a 'fudge' factor of 5-10C to account for

the fact that the sensors are a small distance away from the CPU.

If you would like to add a fudge-factor yourself you can do

so inside the configuration file /etc/sensors.conf.

See also our FAQ #4.12.

If you need more information you can follow up by sending

mail to sensors@… and referencing ticket

#333.

MDS 5/29/00