[SOLVED] monitoring temp on Intel quad core CPU

Joseph_sys · Last edited by Joseph_sys on Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:47 pm; edited 1 time in total

What program can I use to monitor Intel Quad Core CPU temperature?
I'm running "gkrellm" but "lm_sensors" does't cover this CPU yet, I think.

But I might have a problems with my power supply temp. as the box at time to time turn itself off / reboot itself as if somebody pressed "reset" button.

TheAbu · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:35 pm Post subject:

If you mean a Core 2 quad, then you can select the module: Hardware Monitoring Support -> Intel Core (2) Duo/Solo temperature sensor. Once your module has been built, you should have no problem seeing the temperature with lm_sensor

If you mean a I7 then, I have no clue

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Joseph_sys · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:43 pm Post subject:

Yes, it is Core 2 quad.
Where is that option: Hardware Monitoring Support -> Intel Core (2) Duo/Solo..
Is it in the kernel, lm_sensors or another package for "gkrellm"?

TheAbu · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:47 pm Post subject:

Sorry, it's in the kernel yes

When using "make menuconfig" you can find it here:

Device Drivers -> hardware monitoring support -> Intel core (2) duo/solo temperature sensor

If you edit the .config by hand it should be CONFIG_SENSORS_CORETEMP=m
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Joseph_sys · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:25 pm Post subject:

Found it, thank you.
Now, if I compile it in will "gkrellm" recognize it or I need to compile IN and run 'lm_sensors" ?

TheAbu · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:46 pm Post subject:

For gkrellm, I can't answer you because I've never used it, but for lm_sensors, you should only need to rerun sensors-detect. It will recreate a file to load the needed modules when starting up.
Since apparently gkrellm is similar to conkie and makes use of the underlying software, I guess this should be enough to get it to see your processor temperature too

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Joseph_sys · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:47 pm Post subject:

Yes, it it working. Enabling: Device Drivers -> hardware monitoring support -> Intel core (2) duo/solo temperature sensor
inside the kernel was enough (no need for lm_sensors).