CPU Temp Monitoring-Quick Question, no discussions necessary ;)

[Sokratz]

While reading through the fires of the previous tempurate post and a few of the others many folks talk about the CPU socket temp(viewable), the CPU diode temp(viewable?, in windows?), and the CPU Internal temp(not viewable). I'm just trying to get a clarification on these. I have an Abit NF7-S.

What is reported in the BIOS via PCHealth?

Which does the BIOS use to shut down the computer at X degrees?

I've also installed MBM and can select the sensors but don't see how to view any but the socket temp. Same with winbond monitor.

Thanks much,
Sokratz

 

[pelikan]

The NF7 will only report socket temp, whether in windows or the bios.
The " the CPU diode temp" and the "CPU Internal temp" are the same thing.
The bios option for shutting the system down at a certain temp will read from the cpu's internal diode.
So why can't we monitor the diode temp? Who knows?

 

[Sokratz]

All I needed. Thanks.

On one hand, I'm envious of you. On the other, I look at you funny. ( However, I'm on the third floor of an apt building. )

 

[pelikan]

Originally posted by: Sokratz


On one hand, I'm envious of you. On the other, I look at you funny.

That's pretty much what I say to me too.